Question

List three ways by which nitrates are transferred from the land to water. In your own words, explain how these might impact the environment and human health.

Answer 1

it can be done biologically and chemically in nitrogen cycle........ biologically by the nitrifying bacteria. they first convert organic or inorganic nitrogen into nitrites and then into nitrates such as the Nitrobacter.

Answer 2

they do this process in soil habitate and from soil they reaches to water by rain and other means.......

Answer 3

In organic fertilizer often contains nitrates and when it rains the runoff goes into bodies of water and can cause algal blooms.