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The Living World: Ecosystems

Question 1
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Which process in the nitrogen cycle converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants?

Question 2
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What alteration to the nitrogen cycle occurs when factories emit nitrogen oxides (NOx) into the atmosphere, contributing to smog and acid rain?

Question 3
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Which process in the nitrogen cycle is most directly affected by climatic changes that alter temperature and moisture levels in soil ecosystems?

Question 4
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Which component of the nitrogen cycle involves bacteria converting nitrates back into nitrogen gas?

Question 5
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Why is nitrogen common in fertilizers?

Question 6
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What is a consequence of overusing nitrogen fertilizers in ecosystems?

Question 7
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In what form do animals excrete excess nitrogen?

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Question 8
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Which of the following is the correct order of these steps in the nitrogen cycle?

Question 9
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Which conservation strategy would most effectively combat biodiversity loss due to human-induced land changes?

Question 10
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In what form do plants typically absorb nitrogen?