11 Questions
Denitrification is the process in which the nitrogen compounds makes its way back into the atmosphere by converting nitrate (NO3-) into gaseous ______.
nitrogen
The carbon cycle describes the process in which carbon atoms continually travel from the atmosphere to the Earth and then back into the ______.
atmosphere
The decomposers, namely bacteria or fungi present in the soil, convert the organic matter back into ______.
ammonium
This process produces ammonia, which is further used for other ______ processes.
biological
Sulfur is produced naturally as a result of volcanic eruptions and through emissions from ______ springs.
hot
______ is a term developed by botanists to describe the change in structure of a community of different species, or ecosystem.
Ecological succession
The decomposers, namely bacteria or fungi present in the soil, convert the organic matter back into ______.
ammonium
Denitrification is the process in which the nitrogen compounds makes its way back into the atmosphere by converting nitrate (NO3-) into gaseous ______.
nitrogen
This process produces ammonia, which is further used for other ______ processes.
biological
The carbon cycle describes the process in which carbon atoms continually travel from the atmosphere to the Earth and then back into the ______.
atmosphere
Sulfur is produced naturally as a result of volcanic eruptions and through emissions from ______ springs.
hot
Test your knowledge on denitrification, the carbon cycle, and the role of decomposers in returning nutrients to the environment. Learn about the processes involved in converting nitrogen compounds and carbon atoms, and how bacteria and fungi play a crucial role in this cycle.
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