The Journey of Nitro the Nitrogen Atom
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Science
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9th Grade
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Hard
Scott Clifton
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10 Slides • 9 Questions
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Open Ended
What might be the significance of understanding the journey of a nitrogen atom through different environments?
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Multiple Choice
Why is nitrogen gas (N₂) considered very stable in the atmosphere?
Because it has a strong triple bond between nitrogen atoms
Because it is heavier than oxygen
Because it reacts easily with other gases
Because it is always found near the ground
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Multiple Choice
What is the process called when lightning breaks the bond in nitrogen gas (N2) and allows it to combine with oxygen to form nitrates (NO3-)?
Biological fixation
Assimilation
Abiotic fixation
Ammonification
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are products formed during the biological fixation of nitrogen in the soil?
Nitrate (NO3-)
Ammonia (NH3)
Ammonium (NH4+)
Nitrogen gas (N2)
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Open Ended
Describe the role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle as shown in the root nodule resort and plant assimilation stages.
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Multiple Choice
Which process involves the conversion of ammonium (NH4+) into nitrites (NO2-) and then into nitrates (NO3-) by specialized bacteria?
Nitrification
Denitrification
Assimilation
Nitrogen fixation
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Open Ended
Explain the role of denitrifying bacteria in the nitrogen cycle and describe the environmental conditions under which they operate.
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Open Ended
What part of Nitro the Nitrogen Atom's journey did you find most interesting or surprising, and why?
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Multiple Choice
Why is nitrogen gas (N₂) in the atmosphere considered very stable?
Because it has a strong triple bond between nitrogen atoms
Because it reacts easily with other elements
Because it is heavier than oxygen
Because it is always found in water
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