AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

CHEMICAL CYCLES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Carbon is present in the atmosphere as
A
Carbon Monoxide
B
Carbon Phosphide
C
Carbon Dioxide
D
Carbon Hydroxide
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbon dioxide (CO2 ) constitutes about 0.03% (300 parts per million) of the atmospheric gases. Whereas, nitrogen comprises 70% and oxygen 21% of the atmospheric gases.

Detailed explanation-2: -CO2 makes up only about 0.04% of the atmosphere, and water vapor can vary from 0 to 4%.

Detailed explanation-3: -The atmosphere contains only about 1% of global carbon.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the atmosphere, carbon exists primarily in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane gas (CH4).

Detailed explanation-5: -Carbon occupies about 0.03% of the earth’s atmosphere.

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