Which of the Following Locations Is the Largest Reservoir for Carbon

question 79

Multiple Choice

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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Definitions:

Ideal Standards

Standards that can be achieved only under perfect operating conditions, such as no idle time, no machine breakdowns, and no materials spoilage; also called theoretical standards.

Machine Breakdowns

Unplanned events where machinery or equipment fails to operate, potentially causing disruptions in production and incurred costs for repairs and maintenance.

Materials Spoilage

Products or components that are damaged, expired, or otherwise unable to be used in production, often leading to waste and financial loss.

Budgeted Cost Systems

Accounting systems that use budgets to project the costs of operating a business, typically used for planning and control purposes.