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Recycling of Carbon Quick Check
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Is all of Earth’s carbon dioxide supply constantly being used by organisms?(1 point)
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No, some is stored in Earth’s only carbon sink, the atmosphere.
No, some is stored in Earth’s only carbon sink, the atmosphere.
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 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.
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Is all of Earth’s carbon dioxide supply constantly being used by organisms?(1 point)
Responses
No, some is stored in Earth’s only carbon sink, the atmosphere.
No, some is stored in Earth’s only carbon sink, the atmosphere.
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 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.
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The correct response is:
**No, some is stored in Earth’s carbon sinks, such as the oceans.**
This acknowledges that while carbon dioxide is utilized by organisms, a significant portion of it is stored in carbon sinks like the oceans and the atmosphere, rather than being constantly used by organisms.
**No, some is stored in Earth’s carbon sinks, such as the oceans.**
This acknowledges that while carbon dioxide is utilized by organisms, a significant portion of it is stored in carbon sinks like the oceans and the atmosphere, rather than being constantly used by organisms.
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