Which of the Following Statements About Human Alteration of the Nitrogen

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about human alteration of the nitrogen cycle is false?

• A) Large quantities of nitric oxide are released into the atmosphere when fuel is burned.
• B) Nitric oxide can be converted in the atmosphere to nitric acid, which contributes to acid deposition.
• C) Eating protein puts "dead ends" in the nitrogen cycle.
• D) Nitrate and ammonium ions are depleted from the soil by harvesting nitrogen-rich crops.
• E) Irrigation of crops removes nitrogen from topsoil.

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