CO2 Exchange Between Air and Sea
Explore the exchange of CO2 between the ocean and atmosphere
Select the question your instructor has assigned:
Exploration 1
Explore the exchange of CO2 between the ocean and atmosphere at one site.
Concept Invention 1
Explore factors that control the concentration of CO2 in the ocean and exchanges of CO2 between the ocean and atmosphere.
Exploration 2
Explore the exchange of CO2 between the ocean and atmosphere at 2 sites.
Concept Invention 2
Explore factors that control the concentration of CO2 in the ocean and exchanges of CO2 between the ocean and atmosphere.
Application
Evaluate whether a mystery site is a source or a sink of CO2, discuss the environmental factors that determine this, and predict the location of the mystery site by comparing to known regions.
Learning Cycle Phases Supported
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Activity Citation: Pierrehumbert, N., Reed, R., Rhew, R., & Lichtenwalner, C. S. (2020). CO2 Exchange Between Air and Sea. OOI Data Labs Collection.