Carbon-based fuels from lithospheric reservoirs ______________.
A) are formed from the deposition, partial decay, and compression of inorganic matter
B) cannot be lost to the atmosphere by human processes once stabilized on Earthʹs surface
C) are readily lost from Earthʹs surface in the absence of humans
D) will be lost before the end of the decade
E) have been slowly sequestered over many millions of years

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Carbon-based fuels from lithospheric reservoirs have been slowly sequestered over many millions of years through the deposition, partial decay, and compression of organic matter. These fuels are a non-renewable resource and will eventually be depleted, but they are not expected to be lost before the end of the decade. Once extracted and used, they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.

Carbon-Based Fuels from Lithospheric Reservoirs ______________