Denitrification

The video explains how denitrifying soil bacteria convert nitrates into free nitrogen, preventing nitrate buildup in soil. This process is crucial to avoid groundwater contamination, which can harm aquatic ecosystems.

What is the final product of the denitrification process?

What role do denitrifying soil bacteria play in the nitrogen cycle?

Why is it important to prevent excess nitrates from building up in the soil?

What can happen if excess nitrates contaminate groundwater?

How do excess nitrates affect aquatic ecosystems?