The High Levels of Atmospheric Nitrogen Are Due Primarily to the Fact

question 54

Multiple Choice

The high levels of atmospheric nitrogen are due primarily to the fact that:

• A)the earth is constantly bombarded by small, house-sized comets.
• B)nitrogen has a very long residence time.
• C)nitrogen is the major component of the gas emitted from volcanoes.
• D)nitrogen is produced by many species of bacteria.

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Definitions:

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other variable.

Increases

A rise in magnitude, quantity, or value of something.

Negative Correlation

A bond between two variables in which the elevation of one corresponds with the reduction of the other.

Increases

A term indicating a rise or growth in quantity, size, number, or extent.