Question

Is all of Earth’s carbon dioxide supply constantly being used by organisms?(1 point) Responses Yes, and it is used up as soon as it is formed. Yes, and it is used up as soon as it is formed. 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 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.

Answer 1

The correct response is: No, some is stored in Earth’s carbon sinks, such as the oceans.

While carbon dioxide is utilized by organisms in processes like photosynthesis, a significant portion of Earth's carbon dioxide is stored in carbon sinks, including the oceans, forests, and soils. This helps regulate the Earth's carbon cycle.