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Question
The major reservoir of carbon on earth is _________.
Solution
The major reservoir of carbon on earth is Oceans.
Explanation:
Deep trenches in the ocean, and even ocean water in general, are high in dissolved carbon and organic matter, both of which act as carbon sources. Furthermore, the ocean is the largest carbon reservoir due to nutrient leaching and precipitation from land.
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