Which of the following locations is the largest reservoir for carbon in the carbon cycle?
A)atmosphere
B)sedimentary rocks
C)fossilized plants
D)plant biomass
E)soil bacteria

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Sedimentary rocks are the largest reservoir for carbon in the carbon cycle, storing approximately 99% of Earth’s carbon. These rocks are formed over millions of years from the accumulation of organic matter and the remains of marine organisms that settle on the ocean floor. The other choices listed are important parts of the carbon cycle, but they do not function as large-scale reservoirs for carbon like sedimentary rocks.

Which of the Following Locations Is the Largest Reservoir for Carbon