Carbon sinks are natural or artificial reservoirs that absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to mitigate climate change.
Think of carbon sinks as giant sponges that soak up excess carbon dioxide in the air, just like how a sponge absorbs water from a spill on your kitchen counter.
Photosynthesis: The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into glucose and release oxygen.
Oceanic Absorption: The process where the oceans absorb and store large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Forests: Natural carbon sinks formed by trees and vegetation that absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide through photosynthesis.
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