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.

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.  

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.

This response accurately reflects that while carbon dioxide is utilized by organisms in processes like photosynthesis and respiration, not all of it is continuously used and some is stored in various carbon sinks, including the oceans, soil, and geological formations.