Function: To meet the deficit which occurs due to imbalance in the rate of influx and efflux.
Carbon Cycle :
Detailed Answer :
Function of reservoir : To make up for the imbalance caused (deficit) due to loss of balance in the efflux and influx of minerals.
Carbon Cycle : The carbon cycle is a gaseous cycle with its source and sink as the atmosphere and the oceans.
The carbon is present in atmosphere as carbon dioxide which is released by :
(i) Respiration by plants, animals and other living beings.
(ii) Burning of fossil fuels.
The fixation of carbon dioxide is carried out by plants (photosynthesis) so deforestation hampers cycle.
Carbon is also present in nature as calcareous sediments, on oceans (usually) and land (nutrients).
