Which of the following carbon reservoirs contains the least carbon?
A)Fossil fuels
B)Oceans
C)Carbonate rocks
D)The atmosphere

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The atmosphere contains less carbon compared to fossil fuels, oceans, and carbonate rocks. While it plays a crucial role in the carbon cycle, the amount of carbon stored in the atmosphere is significantly lower than in these other reservoirs. Fossil fuels and carbonate rocks are massive stores of carbon, and the oceans are the largest active carbon reservoir, absorbing large amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere.

Which of the Following Carbon Reservoirs Contains the Least Carbon