The Process Whereby Nitrogen Is Removed from the Soil and Returned

question 15

Multiple Choice

The process whereby nitrogen is removed from the soil and returned to the atmosphere is referred to as:

• A)denitrification
• B)nitrogen fixation
• C)denudation
• D)outgassing
• E)combustion

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