Q. Which of the following is/are used as carbon sink/s?
1.Oceans
2.Soil
3.Un-mineable mines
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Carbon sequestration may be carried out by pumping carbon into ‘carbon sinks’— an area that absorbs carbon.
- Natural sinks – Oceans, forests, soil etc.
- Artificial sinks – Depleted oil reserves, un-mineable mines, etc.
Carbon capture has actually been in use for years. The oil and gas industries have used carbon capture for decades as a way to enhance oil and gas recovery. Only recently have we started thinking about capturing carbon for environmental reasons.
Source: SHANKAR IAS Environment