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What is the role of carbon sinks in the environment?

A.

To release stored carbon dioxide

B.

To absorb more heat into the atmosphere

C.

To capture and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

D.

To increase the greenhouse effect

E.

To reduce biodiversity

Correct answer is C

Carbon sinks, such as forests and oceans, absorb and store carbon dioxide, reducing its presence in the atmosphere.