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Carbon sequestration refers to:

1. Capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide
2. Releasing carbon from fossil fuels
3. Burning biomass for energy
4. Measuring carbon in steel

Answer

A. Capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide

Solution

Natural sinks include forests and oceans; engineered methods include carbon capture and storage (CCS).

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