1. What happens to carbon when it is not moving in the carbon cycle?
CARBON SINKS

2. What are carbon sinks? An area that stores carbon
There are 3 main carbon sinks

3. 3 Main Carbon Sinks Oceans Absorb and dissolve carbon into H2O
Release it through bursting bubbles and
other processes
Phytoplankton absorb carbon

4. 2nd Carbon Sink
Soil
Billions of micro-organisms & bacteria hold carbon
It is released when the ground is disturbed
Logging, farming, construction

5. 3rd Carbon Sink Forest and Vegetation Absorb CO2 during photosynthesis
CO2 is released when dead trees/plants decompose or are burned

6. Carbon Source
A carbon sink can become a carbon source as it releases carbon into the atmosphere
Ex: forest fires, melting permafrost

7. Permafrost Permanently frozen ground (all year long)
Keeps CO2 and CH4 locked up
As it melts, both gases are released