Identify the largest carbon reservoir on Earth.
Question
Identify the largest carbon reservoir on Earth.
Solution
The largest carbon reservoir on Earth is the deep ocean. It holds about 37,000 billion tons of carbon, followed by fossil fuels, which contain approximately 4,130 billion tons. The deep ocean stores carbon for hundreds to thousands of years, making it the largest long-term carbon reservoir.
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