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

Responses

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 only carbon sink, the atmosphere.
No, some is stored in Earth’s only carbon sink, the atmosphere.

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.

1 answer

The correct response is:

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

This option accurately reflects the fact that not all carbon dioxide is constantly being utilized by organisms; significant amounts are stored in various carbon sinks, including the oceans, soil, and plant biomass.