Consider the following plot of global air-sea C02 flux:Is the C02 flux is generally into or out of the ocean in equatorial latitudes? Why?What is the typical flux direction at mid-latitudes? Why? **Mean Annual Air-Sea CO₂ Flux (g C/m²/year)**This image is a global map illustrating the mean annual air-sea carbon dioxide (CO₂) flux, measured in grams of carbon per square meter per year (g C/m²/year). The data represented here show the exchange rate of CO₂ between the ocean and the atmosphere across different regions. **Color Scale:**- The color scale at the bottom represents the net flux of CO₂.- Purple and blue colors indicate areas where CO₂ is absorbed by the ocean (negative flux values), with values ranging from -108 to -12 g C/m²/year.- Green represents a near-neutral CO₂ exchange.- Yellow, orange, and red colors denote regions where CO₂ is released into the atmosphere (positive flux values), with values ranging from 12 to 108 g C/m²/year.**Geographical Layout:**- The map covers latitudes from 80°N to 80°S and longitudes from 0° to 360°.- The regions with the highest flux into the ocean (dark blues and purples) are mainly found in the Northern Pacific and parts of the Southern Ocean.- Regions with higher atmospheric release (reds and oranges) are noted in equatorial regions and certain parts of the North Atlantic and Western Pacific.**Additional Information:**- The date indicated on the bottom left (GMT 2010 Dec 21 14:16:29) is likely when the data or map was generated. This map is essential for understanding how different parts of the world's oceans contribute to the global carbon cycle, highlighting regions that act as carbon sinks or sources.

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Consider the following plot of global air-sea C02 flux:

Is the C02 flux is generally into or out of the ocean in equatorial latitudes? Why?

What is the typical flux direction at mid-latitudes? Why?

**Mean Annual Air-Sea CO₂ Flux (g C/m²/year)**

This image is a global map illustrating the mean annual air-sea carbon dioxide (CO₂) flux, measured in grams of carbon per square meter per year (g C/m²/year). The data represented here show the exchange rate of CO₂ between the ocean and the atmosphere across different regions.

**Color Scale:**
- The color scale at the bottom represents the net flux of CO₂.
- Purple and blue colors indicate areas where CO₂ is absorbed by the ocean (negative flux values), with values ranging from -108 to -12 g C/m²/year.
- Green represents a near-neutral CO₂ exchange.
- Yellow, orange, and red colors denote regions where CO₂ is released into the atmosphere (positive flux values), with values ranging from 12 to 108 g C/m²/year.

**Geographical Layout:**
- The map covers latitudes from 80°N to 80°S and longitudes from 0° to 360°.
- The regions with the highest flux into the ocean (dark blues and purples) are mainly found in the Northern Pacific and parts of the Southern Ocean.
- Regions with higher atmospheric release (reds and oranges) are noted in equatorial regions and certain parts of the North Atlantic and Western Pacific.

**Additional Information:**
- The date indicated on the bottom left (GMT 2010 Dec 21 14:16:29) is likely when the data or map was generated.

This map is essential for understanding how different parts of the world's oceans contribute to the global carbon cycle, highlighting regions that act as carbon sinks or sources.

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Human activity causes variations in the composition of Earth’s atmosphere. These activities increase the concentration of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane etc. in the atmosphere. These human- made greenhouse gases play a critical role in controlling the earth’s climate because it increases the temperature of the atmosphere by trapping infrared radiation from the Sun.