Carbon sink
Carbon sink
Carbon sink (/ˈkɑːrbən sɪŋk/) is a term used in the field of Environmental Science and Ecology to describe any system, natural or otherwise, that absorbs more carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere than it releases.
Etymology
The term "carbon sink" is derived from the English words "carbon", referring to the chemical element with atomic number 6, and "sink", in this context meaning a device or natural process that removes or absorbs a particular substance.
Related Terms
- Carbon Sequestration: The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide. It is one method of reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere with the goal of reducing global climate change.
- Carbon Source: Any system that releases more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than it absorbs.
- Carbon Cycle: The biogeochemical cycle by which carbon is exchanged among the biosphere, pedosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere of the Earth.
- Greenhouse Gas: A gas that absorbs and emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared range, causing the greenhouse effect. The primary greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carbon sink
- Wikipedia's article - Carbon sink
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