How the Nitrogen Cycle Works

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Figure 9: The nitrogen cycle. Rectangular boxes give the major reservoirs, summarizing the approximate contents of nitrogen in units of 1015 grams. Exchanges are indicated by lines with arrows. Exchan

How the Nitrogen Cycle Works: Media

The nitrogen cycle is the circulation of nitrogen in various forms through nature. Learn more about this process, which is critical to the survival of plants and animals.

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Figure 9: The nitrogen cycle. Rectangular boxes give the major reservoirs, summarizing the approximate contents of nitrogen in units of 1015 grams. Exchanges are indicated by lines with arrows. Exchan

Figure 9: The nitrogen cycle. Rectangular boxes give the major reservoirs, summarizing...

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