Nitrogen Resovoirs Flashcards
1
Q
Biosphere
A
Root Nodules- eaten by animals- release ammonia when decompose
2
Q
Atmosphere
A
78% N2
3
Q
Lithosphere
A
Nitrates in soils and ammonia
4
Q
Hydrosphere
A
Dissolved Nitrates and ammonia ions
5
Q
Why is it different from phosphorus cycle
A
Phosphorus isn’t linked to atmosphere so cycle is slow where as nitrogen cycle is fast