Question
The Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii has been measuring the concentration of this compound in the atmosphere since 1958. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this greenhouse gas that is released from burning fossil fuels.
ANSWER: carbon dioxide [or CO2]
[10h] One of the results of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is this effect which increases the rate of photosynthesis while limiting transpiration in plants. A similar effect in oceans involves introducing iron-containing compounds to stimulate phytoplankton production.
ANSWER: carbon fertilization effect [accept CO2 fertilization]
[10m] To combat increasing CO2 levels, this technique may be employed industrially using carbon scrubbing with amines. Carbon sinks can store the CO2 removed from the atmosphere after this technique is performed.
ANSWER: carbon capture [accept carbon sequestration]
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Summary
| 2023 ILLIAC (Cornell) | 2023-10-21 | Y | 1 | 20.00 | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| 2023 ILLIAC (Mainsite) | 2023-10-21 | Y | 1 | 20.00 | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Data
| Cornell Wind | Cornell Earth | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |