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In the context of the environment, what is 'Carbon Sequestration'?
AReleasing CO2 into the air
BThe long-term storage of carbon dioxide to mitigate global warming
CThe process of making charcoal
DMining coal from the earth
✓ Correct Answer: B — The long-term storage of carbon dioxide to mitigate global warming
Sequestration involves capturing CO2 from the atmosphere or power plants and storing it underground or in forests.
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