Combined Science GCSE
Carbon and nitrogen cycles
What Carbon and nitrogen cycles means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Carbon and nitrogen cycles
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Carbon moves between the atmosphere, producers, consumers, decomposers and fossil fuels, while microorganisms in the soil convert nitrogen compounds into forms that plants can absorb.
Topics that use Carbon and nitrogen cycles
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