What does the ‘sink function’ describe? – InterviewSolution

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1.	What does the ‘sink function’ describe?
Answer» The “sink function” describes an environment’s ability to absorb and render harmless waste and pollution. When waste output exceeds the limit of the sink function, long-term damage to the environment occurs.

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