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Nitrogen Cycle

2015 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Figure 1. Nitrogen cycles continuously between the atmosphere, soil, and organisms. Nitrogen in the atmosphere and nitrogenous compounds in the soil are converted into substances that can be used by plants before being returned to the air and soil.

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Image courtesy of William Malm, National Park Service Air Resource Division