Nitrogen Resovoirs Flashcards

1
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Biosphere

A

Root Nodules- eaten by animals- release ammonia when decompose

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2
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Atmosphere

A

78% N2

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3
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Lithosphere

A

Nitrates in soils and ammonia

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4
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Hydrosphere

A

Dissolved Nitrates and ammonia ions

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5
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Why is it different from phosphorus cycle

A

Phosphorus isn’t linked to atmosphere so cycle is slow where as nitrogen cycle is fast

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