Considering the global carbon cycle,where is the largest reservoir of carbon?
A)terrestrial ecosystems
B)oceans
C)atmosphere
D)beneath the surface of the Earth

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The oceans are the largest reservoir of carbon, containing about 50 times more carbon than the atmosphere and 20 times more carbon than terrestrial ecosystems. The carbon in the oceans is mostly in the form of dissolved CO2 and carbonates, and is exchanged with the atmosphere through gas exchange and biological processes.

Considering the Global Carbon Cycle,where Is the Largest Reservoir of Carbon