Recycling of Nitrogen Quick Check

Question

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Question
Nitrogen returns to the atmosphere through a process called(1 point)
Responses

denitrification.
denitrification.

nitrification.
nitrification.

nitrogen cycle.
nitrogen cycle.

nitrogen fixation.

Answer 1

Nitrogen returns to the atmosphere through a process called denitrification.

Answer 2

Nitrogen from animal waste can be stored in bodies of water as(1 point)
Responses

nitrates.
nitrates.

nitrogen gas.
nitrogen gas.

nitrites.
nitrites.

ammonia.
ammonia.

Answer 3

Nitrogen from animal waste can be stored in bodies of water as nitrates.

Answer 4

Living organisms can incorporate ________ into their metabolism.(1 point)
Responses

ammonia
ammonia

nitrates
nitrates

nitrites
nitrites

nitrogen gas

Answer 5

Living organisms can incorporate nitrates into their metabolism.

Answer 6

Usable forms of nitrogen can intentionally be increased in the soil by(1 point)
Responses

planting fewer beans.
planting fewer beans.

planting more trees.
planting more trees.

lightning.
lightning.

allowing organic matter to decompose.

Answer 7

Usable forms of nitrogen can intentionally be increased in the soil by allowing organic matter to decompose.