Studied by 2 peopleCarbon Balance
Increased atmospheric CO2 less than expected based only on input.
General Circulation Models
Used to predict future climates.
Carbon
The ocean serves as a _____ sink, absorbing it from the atmosphere to store it in deep water
Kyoto Agreement
An agreement in which 38 developed countries must cut greenhouse gas emissions to 5.2% below 1990 levels between 2008-2012
Fossil Fuels
Burning ___________ results in increased atmospheric CO2
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About __% of CO2 remains in the atmosphere
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About __% of CO2 is taken up by the ocean
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About __% of CO2 is unaccounted for
Climate
Changes in ______ can lead to
Droughts
Increased rainfall and storms
Rising sea levels
Loss of biodiversity
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Mean global temperature rose about 0._ºC in the past 100 years
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