nitrogen cycle and negavtive impact

Nitrogen fixation

Bacteria (or lighting) In the soil or water convert nitrogen ( from air or water) Two forms that plants can use

consumption

One organism eats another for carbon

Decomposition

Decompose breakdown carbon for dead organisms, recycling it in the soil

ammonification

Bacteria convert nitrogen from waste ( urine and feces) Into ammonia

Nitrification

Bacteria convert nitrogen and ammonia into nitrates And nitrates to be absorbed by plants in their roots

Denitrification

Convert nitrogen and ammonia to N2 so it can go back into the atmosphere

Negative impact

Fertilizer: The use of fertilizer add way too much nitrogen to the soil, creating an imbalance

Combustion: not as major of an impact of this cycle as the carbon cycle, but burning fossil fuels does release excess nitrogen into the atmosphere