What percentage of emitted carbon dioxide is absorbed by the oceans?

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Biology

Callie Finley

5 February, 19:03

What percentage of emitted carbon dioxide is absorbed by the oceans?

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Nathalia Henderson · Answer 1

25 percent

Explanation:

Carbon dioxide CO2 is mostly released into the atmosphere through the burning of fossil fuels.

During burning the CO2 is released. Out of the 100percent, about 50 percent remains in the atmosphere, then 25 percent is absorbed by land plants and trees.

The other 25 percent is absorbed into the ocean.