The sink for dead plants and animals is:

seawater

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river

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micro-organism

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atmosphere

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Solution

The correct option is C micro-organism
The sink is a chemical medium or species that retains and interacts with the pollutant. Micro-organisms decompose the remains of dead plants and animals.

Thus, making it a biodegradable waste and therefore, micro-organisms are considered as a sink for dead plants and animals.

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