### Question
How is the "carbon sequestration" defined?


### Answer
The term **carbon sequestration** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 7901* as follows -

> the capture of carbon dioxide through terrestrial, geological, biological, or other means, which prevents the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 7901*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 86-CLIMATE CHANGE TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES**

