Cycles of Matter Answers

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What is free nitrogen?

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nitrogen that is ready for plants to use
B
nitrogen that has been fixed by bacteria
C
nitrogen that cannot be used by organisms
D
nitrogen that is returned to the soil by decomposers
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Sample Response: When farmers harvest crops, a lot of the plant material is also removed. Little is left to decay and return nitrogen to the soil. If the soil stays this way, it will start producing fewer crops. Fertilizer contains the nitrogen compounds that are essential for plant growth. It can be used to replace the nitrogen in the soil to ensure the growth of healthy crops. What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.When farmers harvest crops, a lot of the plant material is

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When farmers harvest crops, a lot of the plant material is also removed. Little is left to decay and return nitrogen to the soil.
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If the soil stays this way, it will start producing fewer crops.
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Fertilizers contains the nitrogen compounds that are essential for plant growth. It can be used to replace the nitrogen in the soil to ensure the growth of healthy crops.
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carbon✔ nitrogenwater

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carbon
B
nitrogen
C
water

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