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What is 'Carbon Sequestration'?
ABurning of carbon to release energy
BThe process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide
CThe release of carbon from soil
DA method of measuring carbon footprint
✓ Correct Answer: B — The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide
Carbon sequestration is the long-term storage of carbon dioxide or other forms of carbon to mitigate global warming.
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