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Carbon Sinks

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Carbon sinks are natural or artificial reservoirs that absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to mitigate climate change.

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