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What is the main source of nitrogen for animals?

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Animals get the nitrogen they need from the food they eat.

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What is a negative effect of urbanization?

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Pollution is a negative effect of urbanization.

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What type of bacteria converts nitrates back into nitrogen gas?

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Denitrifying bacteria change the nitrates back into nitrogen gas that is then released back into the atmosphere.

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What do plants and animals need nitrogen for?

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Plants and animals need nitrogen to make proteins.

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What process releases nitrogen back into the atmosphere from decomposed matter?

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Denitrification occurs when dead plant and animal matter decomposes and nitrogen is released back into the atmosphere.

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What is nitrogen fixation?

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Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into a form that plants can use.

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What role do decomposers play in the nitrogen cycle?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, releasing nitrogen back into the soil.

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What is ammonification?

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Ammonification is the process by which organic nitrogen is converted into ammonia by decomposers.

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What is the importance of proteins for living organisms?

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Proteins are essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues.

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How does urbanization affect local ecosystems?

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Urbanization can lead to habitat destruction, pollution, and loss of biodiversity.