Rivers and streams subjected to high amounts of nitrogen pollution export less nitrate than would be expected because moving stream water is affected by the processes of _______ and _______.

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Denitrification and biological uptake are processes that reduce nitrate levels in water. Denitrification converts nitrate to nitrogen gas, while biological uptake involves organisms using nitrate for growth.

Rivers and Streams Subjected to High Amounts of Nitrogen Pollution