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Question
‘Oxides of nitrogen namely nitrous oxide, are released into the atmosphere from varied sources’. Explain the statement with relevant sources.
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Solution
Oxides of nitrogen [N2O] released into the atmosphere from anaerobic respiration, activities of microorganisms in soil release – nitrogen, nitric oxide and nitrous oxide.
Also from –
- Agricultural activities – soil cultivation – use of nitrogenous fertilizers.
- Automobile exhausts.
- Burning of biomass.
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