The oceans represent an important sink for anthropogenic CO2. In what form is the excess carbon stored?

A) as calcium carbonate sediments
B) as solid methane
C) as CO2 dissolved in water
D) as atomic carbon coatings on inorganic particulates
E) none of the above


Ans: A) as calcium carbonate sediments

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