A field is abandoned, and an invasive plant that can live in nutrient-poor soil moves into the field. If the land is later cleared of this invasive species and it is discovered that the soil has an abundance of nitrogen compounds, what conclusion can best be made

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Clayton Pineda

5 October, 20:57

A field is abandoned, and an invasive plant that can live in nutrient-poor soil moves into the field. If the land is later cleared of this invasive species and it is discovered that the soil has an abundance of nitrogen compounds, what conclusion can best be made

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Missy · Answer 1

The conclusion that can be made, is that the invasive species was likely a Nitrogen fixing species. These species do not require Nitrogen from the soil to grow and live. They are capable of taking Nitrogen (in the form of N2) from the atmosphere.