which process would be included in ana accurate diagram of the nitrogen cycle?
animals absorb nitrates when walking on the soil
bacteria and lightning change nitrogen gas into nitrates
nitrification breaks down organic matter into ammonium compounds
ammonium compounds combine with oxygen to form nitrates through denitrification
All of the processes mentioned are included in an accurate diagram of the nitrogen cycle.
thats incorrect
I apologize for the incorrect response. The accurate processes that would be included in a diagram of the nitrogen cycle are:
1. Nitrogen Fixation: Bacteria and lightning convert nitrogen gas (N2) into ammonia (NH3) or ammonium ions (NH4+).
2. Nitrification: Ammonium compounds are converted into nitrites (NO2-) and then nitrates (NO3-) by nitrifying bacteria.
3. Assimilation: Plants and other organisms absorb nitrates from the soil and incorporate them into their tissues.
4. Ammonification: Decomposers break down organic matter and release nitrogen in the form of ammonium ions (NH4+).
5. Denitrification: Some bacteria convert nitrates back into nitrogen gas, which then returns to the atmosphere.
These processes together make up the nitrogen cycle, where nitrogen is continuously cycled and transformed between different forms in the environment.