IB ESS HL 2.3.9 Ocean Carbon Exchange Topic Practice

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Question 1

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Figure 1: Carbon cycle

Figure 1: Carbon cycle

Question (a)

(a)

Using the data in Figure 1, calculate the net gain in carbon in the oceans in 1015 g10^{15}\,\mathrm{g}.

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Question (b)

(b)

Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of the oceans as a carbon sink.

Advantage:

Disadvantage:

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