Nitrogen Fixation in Producers

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What is the process called when atmospheric nitrogen is converted into ammonia by some bacteria?

  • Nitrogenation
  • Denitrification
  • Nitraproduction
  • Nitrogen fixation (correct)

Which type of bacteria can use ammonia as an energy source by oxidizing it to make nitrite?

  • Anaerobic bacteria
  • Nitrogen fixing bacteria
  • Aerobic bacteria (correct)
  • Photosynthetic bacteria

What is the final product of the nitrification process?

  • Ammonia
  • Methane
  • Nitrate (correct)
  • Nitrite

Where can nitrogen fixing symbiotic bacteria be found?

<p>In the roots of some plants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bacteria can convert ammonia into nitrate in the nitrification process?

<p>Aerobic bacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which denitrifying bacteria convert nitrate back into atmospheric nitrogen called?

<p>Denitrification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ecological process occurs when excess nutrients are added to a body of water?

<p>Eutrophication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of over-fertilization of farmland that leads to excess nitrogen compounds entering nearby streams or lakes?

<p>Eutrophication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be a consequence of eutrophication caused by human activity?

<p>Massive die-offs of aquatic animals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why coal is considered to be the dirtiest fossil fuel in terms of releasing pollutants into the atmosphere?

<p>High nitrogen oxide emissions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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