Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)
Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)
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Author: Elizabeth A. Stephan, David R. Bowman, William J. Park, Benjamin L. Sill, Matthew W. Ohland
Publisher: PEARSON
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  1. 5. What is the goal of the Nitrogen Cycle Grand Challenge?
    1. A.    Discover new uses for fixed nitrogen compounds.
    2. B.     Reduce the amount of nitrogen being used in fertilization.
    3. C.     Discover ways to augment natural denitrification.
    4. D.    Reduce the rate of nitrogen uptake in plants.
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