In what way is most of the nitrogen fixed by lightning made available for use by plants?
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The question describes how atmospheric nitrogen is fixed by lightning, forming nitrogen oxides. It asks how this nitrogen, fixed by lightning, becomes available for plants to use. We need to identify the process described in the answer options that facilitates nitrogen uptake by plants.
Answer
Nitrogen oxides dissolve in moisture and are carried by rain to the soil, where plants can use the nitrates.
The final answer is J
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The final answer is J
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Lightning converts atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen oxides, which dissolve in rain to form nitrates, a plant fertilizer.
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- Lightning produces nitrates - PBS Learning Media - pbslearningmedia.org
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