Which of the following is a significant 'carbon sink' that naturally removes $CO_2$ from the atmosphere?
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Correct answer: Boreal forests
Forests act as carbon sinks by capturing atmospheric $CO_2$ through photosynthesis and storing it in biomass and soil. Protecting these ecosystems is a key strategy for climate mitigation.
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