Nitrogen makes up most of the Earth's atmosphere in the form of N2, a gas that does not easily undergo chemical reactions. What would ultimately happen if nitrogen stayed in the form of N2 and did not leave the atmosphere?

Question

A.
Plants would eventually stop growing.
B.
Animals would run out of food.
C.
All life on Earth could end.
D.
all of these

Answer 1

D. all of these

If nitrogen stayed in the form of N2 and did not leave the atmosphere, plants would eventually stop growing because they are unable to use nitrogen in its atmospheric form. This would lead to a shortage of food for animals, which ultimately would have a negative impact on all life on Earth and could potentially lead to the end of life.