In the short-term carbon cycle, 91% of carbon is in the __________.

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The short-term carbon cycle refers to the exchange of carbon between the atmosphere, land, and oceans on a relatively short timescale. The majority of carbon in this cycle is actually found in the oceans, accounting for 91% of the total carbon. The biosphere (plants and animals) and atmosphere make up smaller portions of the short-term carbon cycle. The cryosphere (frozen water on land, such as glaciers and ice caps) also plays a role, but it is much smaller than the other three reservoirs.

In the Short-Term Carbon Cycle, 91% of Carbon Is in the __________