Which process returns nitrogen gas from the soil to the atmosphere?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Denitrification
- Step 1: Denitrifying bacteria convert nitrate to nitrogen gas. Answer: Denitrification. Why not the others: Nitrification, Nitrogen fixation and Ammonification don't fit.
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