Practice mode Soil Science

If a manure heap is left exposed to rain, which nutrient is lost most?

Correct answer D. N

Explanation

Manure nitrogen is mainly soluble ammonium and nitrate, which rainwater leaches away, while ammonia also volatilises, so nitrogen is lost fastest.

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