A chemical is spilled in a grassy area. The chemical has been known to kill all

bacteria that live in the soil. How will this most likely affect the area?

O A. The grass will grow more quickly, because it will have more access

to nitrogen compounds.

B. The grass will grow more quickly, because there will be no bacteria

in the soil.

C. The grass will die, because it will not be able to use the nitrogen

compounds in the soil.

D. The grass will die, because the bacteria fix the oxygen for the

grass to use.

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Xander Odom

Biology

18 August, 10:53

A chemical is spilled in a grassy area. The chemical has been known to kill all

bacteria that live in the soil. How will this most likely affect the area?

O A. The grass will grow more quickly, because it will have more access

to nitrogen compounds.

B. The grass will grow more quickly, because there will be no bacteria

in the soil.

C. The grass will die, because it will not be able to use the nitrogen

compounds in the soil.

D. The grass will die, because the bacteria fix the oxygen for the

grass to use.

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Amber Pittman · Answer 1

Answer: C the grass will die because it will not be able to use the nitrogen compounds in the soil

Explanation: bacteria cause nitrogen to be released in the soil which plants need