4.2 - Nitrogen Cycle
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Practice Questions
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What is nitrogen fixation?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of bacteria.
Name one process of the nitrogen cycle.
💡 Hint: It involves the conversion of ammonia.
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What process converts atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants?
💡 Hint: It’s the first step in the nitrogen cycle.
True or False: Nitrification is the process of converting nitrates back into nitrogen gas.
💡 Hint: Remember the role of nitrifying bacteria.
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Discuss how excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers might lead to environmental issues.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to nitrates after heavy rainfall.
Analyze the role of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in agriculture. How can they reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers?
💡 Hint: Think about crop rotation with legumes.
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