Nitrogen Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
How much Nitrogen is in the air
A
78%
2
Q
Nitrogen Fixation
A
Removing nitrogen from the air and converting it to ammonia
3
Q
Nitrification
A
Converting ammonia in the soil to nitrate
4
Q
Denitrification
A
Converting nitrates back to nitrogen gas
5
Q
True or False: The atmosphere contains the majority of Nitrogen (source)
A
True
6
Q
How are humans adding more nitrogen into the atmosphere?
A
Through fertilizers & Fossil Fuel use
