Question
Is all of Earth’s carbon dioxide supply constantly being used by organisms?(1 point)
Responses
Yes, and it briefly passes through the atmosphere as it cycles between organisms.
Yes, and it briefly passes through the atmosphere as it cycles between organisms.
No, some is stored in Earth’s only carbon sink, the atmosphere.
No, some is stored in Earth’s only carbon sink, the atmosphere.
No, some is stored in Earth’s carbon sinks, such as the oceans.
No, some is stored in Earth’s carbon sinks, such as the oceans.
Yes, and it is used up as soon as it is formed.
Yes, and it is used up as soon as it is formed.
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The correct response to the question, "Is all of Earth’s carbon dioxide supply constantly being used by organisms?" is:
No, some is stored in Earth’s carbon sinks, such as the oceans.
This answer reflects the understanding that while carbon dioxide is utilized by organisms (like plants during photosynthesis), a significant amount of carbon dioxide is also stored in various carbon sinks, including the oceans, soil, and geological formations.
