Major Carbon Stores

Question 1

Where is carbon stored?

Answer 1

• The lithosphere
• The Hydrosphere
• The Biosphere
• The atmosphere

Question 2

How is carbon stored in the lithosphere?

Answer 2

Stored both organically and inorganically.
Inorganic- Fossil Fuels
Organic- Litter, organic matter and humid substance found in soils

Question 3

How is carbon stored in the hydrosphere?

Answer 3

• Surface layer where sunlight penetrates and photosynthesis takes place
• Intermediate and deep layer of water
• Living organic matter

Question 4

What happens when organisms die in the ocean

Answer 4

Dead cells, shells and other parts sink into deep water forming a layer of carbon rich sediment. May turn to rock over time locking up carbon

Question 5

Different stores in The biosphere

Answer 5

• Living Vegetation
• plant litter
• soil humus
• peat
• animals