What is a "Carbon Sink"?

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A A machine that traps CO2 (carbon dioxide) in factories.
B A device that emits carbon into the air.
C Anything that absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases.
D The total amount of carbon emitted by a city.

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Answer: C. Anything that absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases.

Answer: c) Anything that absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases.
Explanation: Forests, oceans, and soil act as natural carbon sinks by absorbing carbon dioxide, helping to balance greenhouse gases

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What is a "Carbon Sink"?

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