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Gaseous loss of a substance from the soil or from fertilizer or manure is called_________________?
Correct answer: A. Volatilization
- A. Volatilization
- B. Evaporation
- C. Transpiration
- D. Evapotranspiration
Explanation
Volatilization is the conversion and escape of a substance into the gaseous phase, commonly causing loss of nitrogen from urea or manure. Evaporation refers mainly to water loss, while transpiration is water loss through plants.
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