Ecosystems and Sustainability · Ecology

Nutrient Cycling

Examine the nitrogen and carbon cycles, focusing on the role of microorganisms in recycling essential elements.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do different species of bacteria facilitate the conversion of nitrogen gas into usable nitrates?
  2. 2What are the ecological consequences of nitrogen leaching and eutrophication in freshwater systems?
  3. 3How does the burning of fossil fuels disrupt the equilibrium of the global carbon cycle?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Biology - Nutrient Cycles
Year: Year 12
Subject: Biology
Unit: Ecosystems and Sustainability
Period: Ecology

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