Flow of nitrogen in soil due to:_________?

Correct answer: D. Mass flow

  • A. Diffusion
  • B. Interception
  • C. None of the aboveHire Grant Writers
  • D. Mass flow

Explanation

Nitrogen, especially nitrate, reaches plant roots mainly through mass flow with moving soil water, although diffusion also contributes. Interception is a root mechanism for nutrient contact rather than the principal flow process.

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