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The amount of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion has increased with population. Yet the amount of carbon dioxide emitted is greater than the amount found in the atmosphere. Where does all the excess atmospheric carbon dioxide go?
 
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Atmospheric CO2 levels have reached 400 ppm and global warming is no longer a questionit is a fact. Explain three consequences of this trend in climate change?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: The oceans. Excess atmospheric carbon dioxide readily dissolves in the ocean, where it undergoes various chemical reactions, most of which lead to the formation of carbonate precipitates such as limestone.

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Answer: 1) Sea level rise due to melting Arctic and Antarctic sea ice and the melting of glaciers and continental ice sheets. 2) Changes in precipitation patternswet areas will get wetter, dry areas will get drier. This not only impacts food production but many levels of society. 3) Extreme weather conditionssevere winter storms and severe drought.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
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