Carbon
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004156
A chemical element with the symbol C and atomic number 6 that is a fundamental building block of life and a key component of the Earth's atmosphere. In atmospheric science, its most studied forms are carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), both potent greenhouse gases that absorb and radiate heat. The global carbon cycle describes the movement of carbon between the atmosphere, oceans, land, and living organisms.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004156 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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