Question

earth science: nitrogen cycle. 10 question quiz 7/10 7) which process in the nitrogen cycle occurs when plants absorb nitrogen from nitrates in the soil? fixation nitrification assimilation ammonification denitrification

Explanation:

In the nitrogen - cycle, assimilation is the process where plants absorb nitrogen from nitrates in the soil to build organic compounds like proteins. Fixation is the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia. Nitrification is the conversion of ammonia to nitrites and then to nitrates. Ammonification is the conversion of organic nitrogen to ammonia. Denitrification is the conversion of nitrates to nitrogen gas.

Answer:

C. Assimilation