Geography A-Level
Ocean-Atmosphere Exchange
What Ocean-Atmosphere Exchange means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Ocean-Atmosphere Exchange
The role of the physical and biological pumps in regulating atmospheric CO2. Analysis should focus on the impact of rising sea temperatures on CO2 solubility and the subsequent implications for ocean acidification and marine calcifiers.
Topics that use Ocean-Atmosphere Exchange
- The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Anthropogenic
- Anthropogenic Forcing
- Carbon Intensity
- Carbon Sequestration
- Carbon Sequestration and Storage
- Chemical Weathering and Carbonation
- Cryosphere
- Decarbonisation
Using Ocean-Atmosphere Exchange in the exam
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