sink of greenhouse gases

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• Greenhouse gas inventory — Greenhouse gas inventories are a type of emission inventory that are developed for a variety of reasons. Scientists use inventories of natural and anthropogenic (human caused) emissions as tools when developing atmospheric models. Policy makers… …   Wikipedia

• Sink (disambiguation) — Sink may refer to:* Sink, a bowl shaped fixture, usually made of porcelain or stainless steel, that is used for washing hands or small objects * Sink (geography), an area of dry land below sea level, for example the Salton Sink * Sink… …   Wikipedia

• greenhouse gas — any of the gases whose absorption of solar radiation is responsible for the greenhouse effect, including carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, and the fluorocarbons. [1980 85] * * * ▪ atmospheric science Introduction  any gas that has the property of… …   Universalium

• Greenhouse gas — Simple diagram of greenhouse effect. A greenhouse gas (sometimes abbreviated GHG) is a gas in an atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect.[1] …   Wikipedia

• Carbon sink — A carbon sink is reservoir of carbon that accumulates and stores carbon for an indefinite period. The main natural sinks are: # Absorption of carbon dioxide by the oceans # Photosynthesis by plants and algae The process by which carbon sinks… …   Wikipedia

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• carbon sink — /kabən ˈsɪŋk/ (say kahbuhn singk) noun a natural or human made reservoir able to store carbon for a long period of time, thus reducing the level of greenhouse gases. A natural carbon sink may be a large area of vegetation, such as a protected… …  

• carbon sink — UK US noun [C] ► ENVIRONMENT an area of forest which is large enough to absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air and therefore to reduce the effect of global warming: »Healthy forests are carbon sinks, pulling in more greenhouse gases… …   Financial and business terms

• global warming — an increase in the earth s average atmospheric temperature that causes corresponding changes in climate and that may result from the greenhouse effect. [1975 80] * * * Potential increase in global average surface temperatures resulting from… …   Universalium

• climate change — Introduction  periodic modification of Earth s climate brought about as a result of changes in the atmosphere as well as interactions between the atmosphere and various other geologic, chemical, biological, and geographic factors within the Earth …   Universalium

• Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry       The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …   Universalium