Name the processes labeled A, B, C, D and E. in Fig. 3.1 above

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Here are the processes labeled in Figure 3.1, which illustrates the nitrogen cycle:

Identify process A.
Process A shows atmospheric nitrogen being converted into a usable form by organisms, likely in the soil or plant roots.
- A: Nitrogen Fixation
Identify process B.
Process B shows nitrogen compounds moving from plants to animals.
- B: Assimilation (or Consumption)
Identify process C.
Process C shows dead organic matter being broken down into ammonia/ammonium.
- C: Ammonification (or Decomposition)
Identify process D.
Process D shows nitrates being converted back into atmospheric nitrogen gas.
- D: Denitrification
Identify process E.
Process E shows ammonia/ammonium being converted into nitrites and then nitrates.
- E: Nitrification

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