Which Statement Regarding the Oceanic Pool of Carbon Is False

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the oceanic pool of carbon is false?

• A) Most of the carbon is found in the deeper waters.
• B) There is relatively little mixing between the ocean surface and the deeper waters.
• C) CO₂ dissolves in water due to a concentration gradient between the atmosphere (high concentration) and the ocean (low concentration).
• D) The oceanic pool is the most stable of the major pools.

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