Answered: Assume one scientist hypothesizes that…

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

9th Edition

ISBN:9780134746241

Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Chapter1: The Study Of Minerals

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1LR

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Question

Assume one scientist hypothesizes that a particular area of the ocean will absorb and store more carbon than average. What is the most important thing the scientist should do to test that hypothesis?

1. Pump carbon into the water there and take more measurements over time.

2. Compare carbon dioxide levels over that area in different months of many years.

3. Release carbon over the area and take more measurements there over time.

4. Compare carbon dioxide levels over that area with carbon dioxide levels over other areas.

Expert Solution

Step 1

Most carbon is bonded chemically to other elements to form compounds such as carbon dioxide, calcium carbonate, and the hydrocarbons found in coal and petroleum. Carbon is also the basic building block of life as it readily combines with hydrogen and oxygen to form the fundamental organic compounds that compose living things. In the atmosphere, carbon is found mainly as carbon dioxide (CO2).