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Edexcel IAL Biology 5.18 Carbon cycle applications

Trace carbon between the named stores, identify which process increases or removes atmospheric carbon dioxide and use mass data to quantify the proposed effect.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Biology YBI11
Level
A2

Exam points

  • Explain carbon transfer through photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition or oceans.
  • Evaluate organisms or ecosystems that store carbon or reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide.
  • Calculate carbon mass from biomass evidence with conversions and standard form.

5.18—Carbon cycle applications question 1

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The diagram shows part of the carbon cycle.

Figure for Question 5.18—Carbon cycle applications question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Biology A2

Key

The numbers in smooth brackets ( ) show the mass of carbon in petagrams found in either the atmosphere, plants or surface ocean.

The numbers in square brackets [ ] show the mass of carbon in petagrams transferred between the atmosphere and the plants or surface ocean per year.

A petagram is equal to 101510^{15} grams.

Question (a)

(a)

The mass of carbon recycling between the atmosphere and the plants, and the atmosphere and the oceans, are roughly balanced.

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Question (i)

(i)

State how carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere and the oceans.

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Question (b)

(b)

Anthropogenic climate change is a result of an increase in the mass of carbon in the atmosphere.

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Question (i)

(i)

Explain one way in which the effects of anthropogenic climate change can be reduced.

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