Which of the following locations are major reservoirs for carbon in the carbon cycle?
A) the ocean, atmosphere, and fossilized and live plant and animal biomass
B) the atmosphere
C) fossilized plant and animal remains (coal, oil, and natural gas)
D) sediments and sedimentary rocks

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The ocean, atmosphere, and both live and fossilized plant and animal biomass are all major reservoirs for carbon in the carbon cycle. Fossilized plant and animal remains (coal, oil, and natural gas) and sediments/sedimentary rocks are also important reservoirs, but not as major as the ones listed in option A.

Which of the Following Locations Are Major Reservoirs for Carbon