Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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For every metric ton of carbon dioxide we emit as a result of
changes in land use (e.g. deforestation), how much do we emit from industry?

Natural fluxes Anthropogenic fluxes Units are in billions of metric tons of CO2 per year ATMOSPHERE 26 0.3 15 440 260 LAND OCEAN A Photosynthesis Respiration Industry Increased uptake by plants Changing land use Weathering Volcanoes Absorption Release Absorption Release Net accumulation
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Transcribed Image Text:Natural fluxes Anthropogenic fluxes Units are in billions of metric tons of CO2 per year ATMOSPHERE 26 0.3 15 440 260 LAND OCEAN A Photosynthesis Respiration Industry Increased uptake by plants Changing land use Weathering Volcanoes Absorption Release Absorption Release Net accumulation
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