Carbon sinks are natural or artificial reservoirs that accumulate and store carbon-containing chemical compounds. The Earth's largest carbon sinks include oceans, forests, soil, and geological formations.
Which of the following is the largest sink for carbon dioxide gas?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2019 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (Carbon Footprint, Carbon Sequestration, and Carbon Pricing Mechanisms)
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