| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Nitrogen Gas | N2 |
| Nitrate ion | NO3^-1 |
| Nitrogen dioxide | NO2 |
| NH3 | Ammonia |
| NH4^+1 | Ammonium |
| N20 | Nitrous oxide |
| Nitrogen Fixation | When the N2 in the atmosphere is converted into nitrate or ammonia. This can occur when lightening strikes or when bacteria convert the N2 into more useful forms. |
| Symbiotic Relationship | When two organisms live together and benefit from eachother. |
| Nitrification | When bacteria converts ammonia into nitrite or nitrate. In this state nitrogen is in a liquid or a solid form. |
| Ammonification (decomposition) | When an organism dies nitrogen is released into the soil. |
| Assimilation | When nitrogen is digested and turned into proteins and amino acids |
| Denitrification | When bacteria in soil converts Nitrate or ammonia back into N2 |
| Limiting factor | A limiting factor is an element that limits the amount of growth taking place. |
| Residence Time | The amount of time that an element is stored in a certain resovoir until its stored within the next reservoir. |
| Flux rate | How much an element leaves or enters into a reservoir within a given period of time. |
| Macronutrients "the big six" | Are nutrients required in large amounts. These nutrients include oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, sulfur, and phosphorous. |
| Micronutrients | Are nutrients required in small amounts. Examples of micronutrients include iron, sodium, zince, and pottasium. |
| Leaching | when nitrogen leaves the soil and enters bodies of water. |
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