nitrogen cycle

Question 1

what is the process called where atmospheric nitrogen in the air is converted to nitrates and ammonia in the soil

Answer 1

nitrogen fixation

Question 2

what is the bacteria used to convert nitrogen gas into ammonia

Answer 2

nitrogen fixing bacteria

Question 3

what is nitrification

Answer 3

ammonia in the soil is converted into nitrites, the nitrites are then converted into nitrates

Question 4

what bacteria is used in nitrification

Answer 4

nitrifying bacteria

Question 5

during decomposition, what do decomposers convert urea and proteins into

Answer 5

ammonia

Question 6

why is ammonium ions important for plants

Answer 6

they are one of the few nitrogen containing compounds plants can absorb

Question 7

what is the name of the process where nitrates are converted into atmospheric nitrogen

Answer 7

denitrification

Question 8

what bacteria is used to convert nitrates into atmospheric nitrogen

Answer 8

denitrifying bacteria

Question 9

why is nitrification bad for plants

Answer 9

it means there are fewer nitrates in the soil, reducing the amount available for the plants to absorb

Question 10

where is nitrogen fixing bacteria found

Answer 10

soil
roots of some plants