SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The ocean
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The lithosphere (upper part of Earth’s crust)
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The atmosphere
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -On Earth, most carbon is stored in rocks and sediments, while the rest is located in the ocean, atmosphere, and in living organisms.
Detailed explanation-2: -The five major carbon reservoirs are: Rock, Atmosphere, Oceans, Terrestrial Biosphere, and Fossil Fuels.
Detailed explanation-3: -The ocean, soil and forests are the world’s largest carbon sinks. A carbon source releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Examples of carbon sources include the burning of fossil fuels like gas, coal and oil, deforestation and volcanic eruptions.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.