Question
A reservoir is a place where something collects. The carbon cycle has four main reservoirs.
Which of the following are carbon cycle reservoirs? (4 points)
Terrestrial biosphere (ground)
Atmosphere
Oceans
Models
Sediments (dirt)
Which of the following are carbon cycle reservoirs? (4 points)
Terrestrial biosphere (ground)
Atmosphere
Oceans
Models
Sediments (dirt)
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The four main reservoirs of the carbon cycle are:
1. **Terrestrial biosphere (ground)** – This includes all terrestrial plants and animals, as well as the organic matter in the soil.
2. **Atmosphere** – The carbon present in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
3. **Oceans** – The carbon stored in the oceans, both in dissolved form and within marine organisms.
4. **Sediments (dirt)** – This includes carbon stored in soil and sedimentary rocks, which can contain a significant amount of carbon over geological timescales.
So, the correct reservoirs are the Terrestrial biosphere, Atmosphere, Oceans, and Sediments. "Models" is not a carbon cycle reservoir.
1. **Terrestrial biosphere (ground)** – This includes all terrestrial plants and animals, as well as the organic matter in the soil.
2. **Atmosphere** – The carbon present in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
3. **Oceans** – The carbon stored in the oceans, both in dissolved form and within marine organisms.
4. **Sediments (dirt)** – This includes carbon stored in soil and sedimentary rocks, which can contain a significant amount of carbon over geological timescales.
So, the correct reservoirs are the Terrestrial biosphere, Atmosphere, Oceans, and Sediments. "Models" is not a carbon cycle reservoir.