Is all of Earth’s carbon dioxide supply constantly being used by organisms?

A. No, some is stored in Earth’s carbon sinks, such as the oceans.

B. Yes, and it briefly passes through the atmosphere as it cycles between organisms.

C. No, some is stored in Earth’s only carbon sink, the atmosphere.

D. Yes, and it is used up as soon as it is formed.

A. No, some is stored in Earth’s carbon sinks, such as the oceans.