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The ocean stores carbon from its interactions with the atmosphere, so the ocean serves as (a) _________ for the carbon cycle.(1 point)

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Answer:The ocean takes up carbon dioxide through photosynthesis

Explanation: by plant-like organisms (phytoplankton), as well as by simple chemistry: carbon dioxide dissolves in water.As we burn fossil fuels and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels go up, the ocean absorbs more carbon dioxide to stay in balance.

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