About 71% of total global carbon is found in
Correct answer: A. Oceans
- A. Oceans
- B. Forests
- C. Grasslands
- D. Agroecosystems.
Explanation
Carbon constitutes 49% of the dry weight of an organism and is next only to water. Among the total quantity of global carbon, 71% is found in oceans in dissolved form whereas only 1% is found in the atmosphere. Carbon cycling occurs through theatmosphere, ocean and living or dead organisms.
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