Question

Which statement best describes the carbon cycle?

carbon’s increase in Earth’s reservoirs over time

carbon’s decrease in Earth’s reservoirs decreases over time

carbon’s formation deep within the Earth’s crust

carbon’s movement throughout the reservoirs of Earth’s systems

Answer 1

carbon’s movement throughout the reservoirs of Earth’s systems

The carbon cycle describes how carbon moves between the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere via processes like photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, ocean uptake/release, fossilization, and combustion.