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Carbon - Coggle Diagram
Carbon
Forms
Glucose
Fossil fuels
Coal
Oil
Gas
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide
Graphite
Dimonds
Major global stores
Organic carbon
Biomass
Atmosphere
Fossil fuels
Soil
Deep/ surface ocean
Sedimentary carbonates(CO3)
Peat
Negative impacts
Soot
Makes sea more acidic
Carbon monoxide
Pollution
Fracking -> earthquakes
Global warming
Acid rain (acidifies lakes)
Transfers
Volcanic eruptions
remineralisation
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Dissolution
Decomposition
Burning
Why it is the most important resource?
Base compound for all living things
Allows transfers of energy
Plants need CO2 for photosynthesis ->
Increase plant growth & output is CO2 (Flow of energy) -> respiration for living things
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Positive uses
Food
Fuel
Construction
Plastics
Concrete