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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Carbon exists in the atmosphere as part of
A
carbon trioxide
B
carbon dioxide
C
water
D
none of these answers are correct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the atmosphere, carbon exists primarily in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane gas (CH4).

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbon is the foundation of all life on Earth, required to form complex molecules like proteins and DNA. This element is also found in our atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Detailed explanation-3: -In the atmosphere, carbon is stored in the form of gases, such as carbon dioxide. It is also stored in oceans, captured by many types of marine organisms. Some organisms, such as clams or coral, use the carbon to form shells and skeletons.

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

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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