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Fields of Study > Earth system science > global budgets > global carbon budget
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global carbon budget

Definition:
The balance of the exchanges (incomes and losses) of carbon between the carbon reservoirs or between one specific loop (e.g., atmosphere biosphere) of the carbon cycle. An examination of the carbon budget of a pool or reservoir can provide information about whether the pool or reservoir is functioning as a source or sink for carbon dioxide.
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Broader Concept:
global budgets
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Entry Terms:
  • carbon budget
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/43058
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