environment medium MCQ

Which human activity has most significantly altered the global nitrogen cycle?

  1. Deforestation
  2. Use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers
  3. Urbanization
  4. Mining

Answer: Use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers

The Haber-Bosch process for producing ammonia fertilizers has doubled the rate of nitrogen fixation, causing eutrophication and other environmental issues.

Topic Biogeochemical Cycles
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC