Considering the global carbon cycle, which of the following is the largest reservoir of carbon?
A) terrestrial ecosystems
B) oceans
C) atmosphere
D) algae in lakes and streams

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Oceans contain the largest reservoir of carbon, estimated at 38,000 billion metric tons. The atmosphere contains around 750 billion metric tons and terrestrial ecosystems contain around 2,000 billion metric tons. Algae in lakes and streams are not a significant contributor to the global carbon cycle.

Considering the Global Carbon Cycle, Which of the Following Is