Which of the following reservoirs contains the most rapidly cycled carbon?
A) the atmosphere
B) ocean biomass
C) ocean inorganic molecules
D) land biomass
E) crust below land and ocean

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The atmosphere contains the most rapidly cycled carbon because it has a relatively short residence time (around 4 years) and is constantly being exchanged through processes such as photosynthesis and respiration.

Which of the Following Reservoirs Contains the Most Rapidly Cycled