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Which of these is a 'sink' for carbon dioxide?
AVolcanoes
BOceans
CFactories
DAutomobiles
✓ Correct Answer: B — Oceans
Oceans absorb a significant amount of the CO2 emitted into the atmosphere, acting as a natural sink.
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