Is all of Earth’s carbon dioxide supply constantly being used by organisms?(1 point)

Question

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 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.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

While organisms utilize carbon dioxide through processes like photosynthesis, not all of the carbon dioxide is immediately used. Some is indeed stored in various carbon sinks, including the atmosphere, oceans, and geological formations.