Compare the nitrogen and phosphorous cycles. How are they similar? How are the different? How does the breakdown of organic matter impact both cycles? How would the recycling of nutrients be different in a cold, dry desert compared to a warm, wet rainforest?

Compare the nitrogen and phosphorous cycles. How are they similar? How are the different? How does the breakdown of organic matter impact both cycles? How would the recycling of nutrients be different in a cold, dry desert compared to a warm, wet rainforest?

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Chapter46: Ecosystems

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Problem 3VCQ: Figure 46.17 Which of the following statements about the nitrogen cycle is false? Ammonification...

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