What is a carbon sink?
Carbon Footprint

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A carbon sink is anything that absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases.
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Does everyone have a carbon footprint?
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True, everyone has a carbon footprint.
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What are gas and electricity types of?
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Gas and electricity are types of energy.
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What is the Greenhouse Effect?
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The Greenhouse Effect is a process that occurs when gases in Earth's atmosphere trap the Sun's heat.
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Why is it important to be concerned about your carbon footprint?
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Increases in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are contributing to global climate change.
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What is a carbon source?
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A carbon source is anything that releases more carbon into the atmosphere than it absorbs.
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What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?
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Plants act as carbon sinks by absorbing carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.
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