How does carbon move from the biosphere to the lithosphere?

Carbon moves from the biOSphere to the lithosphere primarily through processes such as sedimentation and the formation of fossil fuels. When organisms die, their organic matter can become buried under sediments, where it may be subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years, transforming it into coal, oil, or natural gas. Additionally, carbon can be stored in soil and rocks as carbonate minerals, further contributing to the lithosphere's carbon reservoir. These processes effectively sequester carbon, removing it from the active carbon cycle in the biOSphere.