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How do trees act as carbon sinks

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Forest carbon is released when trees burn or when they decay after dying (as a result of old age or of fire, insect attack or other disturbance). A forest is considered to be a carbon sink if it absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases. Carbon is absorbed from the atmosphere through photosynthesis.

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When it rains and everywhere gets wet. See the change

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