### Question
Can you define what carbon sequestration means?


### Answer
**Carbon sequestration** is defined as the following in *22 U.S.C. § 7901*:

> 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**

