Question

Nitrogen from animal waste can be stored in bodies of water nitrites, nitrates, ammonia, nitrogen gas

Answer 1

Nitrogen from animal waste can be converted into different forms such as nitrites, nitrates, ammonia, and nitrogen gas by the process of nitrification and denitrification. Nitrification involves the conversion of ammonia into nitrites and then into nitrates by bacteria, while denitrification is the process by which nitrates are converted into nitrogen gas by other bacteria. These different forms of nitrogen can then be stored in bodies of water, where they can have different effects on aquatic ecosystems. For example, excess nitrates can lead to the growth of harmful algal blooms and oxygen depletion in water bodies, while nitrogen gas is generally less harmful.