What percentage of global carbon is present in the atmosphere?

0.03%

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71%

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30%

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The correct option is B 1%
The atmosphere contains only about 1% of global carbon. It is present mostly in the form of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. About 71% of global carbon is found to be dissolved in the oceans which acts as a reservoir and regulates the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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