Why Is the Process of Denitrification Detrimental to the Soil

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why is the process of denitrification detrimental to the soil?

• A)It leads to acidification of the soil.
• B)It leads to loss of utilizable nitrogen from the soil.
• C)It leads to loss of oxygen in the soil.
• D)It leads to loss of organic matter from the soil.
• E)It leads to the production of toxic nitrogen intermediates.

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