Lesson 5 - Nutrient Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 macro nutrients key to growth (3)
A
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Silicon
2
Q
Name 3 micro nutrients key to growth (3)
A
Iron, Copper, Zinc
3
Q
Name fixed nitrogen forms (3)
A
Nitrate, Ammonia, Organic nitrogen compounds
4
Q
What is Phosphorus key form?
A
Dissolved Phosphates
5
Q
What is eutrophication?
A
Excess of nutrients causes algal blooms which prevent photosynthesis, causing anoxia and the death of marine life.
