Question

Q68) Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their carbon content.

i) Hydrosphere

ii) Lithosphere

iii) Atmosphere

• A. a) i > ii > iii
• B. b) iii > ii > i
• C. c) i > iii > ii
• D. d) iii > i > ii

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a) i > ii > iii

A)

Explanation:

If we look at the total quantity of global carbon,we find that 71 per cent carbon is found dissolved in oceans. This oceanic reservoir regulatesthe amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Theatmosphere only contains about 1 per cent of total global carbon.