Nitrogen Cycle Flashcards

1
Q

What deals with the recycling of nitrogen through natural and man made processes?

A

The nitrogen cycle

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2
Q

The Haber process removes nitrogen from the atmosphere to produce what?

A

Ammonia

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3
Q

The ammonia is given to what during the nitrogen process?

A

Urea and nitrites

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4
Q

Nitrates get nitrogen from….

A

The atmosphere and nitrites

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5
Q

Nitrates give nitrogen to….

A

The atmosphere and plant proteins

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6
Q

Plant proteins are given to what during the nitrogen cycle?

A

Animal proteins and ammonia

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7
Q

What are the 3 ways nitrogen is removed from the atmosphere?

A

By lightning, the Haber process, and nitrogen fixing bacteria (nitrates)

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8
Q

Urea gets nitrogen from….

A

Ammonia and animal proteins

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9
Q

What does Urea give nitrogen to?

A

Nothing

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10
Q

Nitrogen is added to the atmosphere by denitrification which is carried out by…..

A

Denitrifying bacteria

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