Humans intrude into the nitrogen cycle by:
A)disposing of human manure rather than allowing it to recycle
B)manufacturing nitrogen compounds to apply to agricultural fields
C)tying up nitrogen in human body mass because of overpopulation
D)use of antibiotics that destroy important bacteria in the nitrogen cycle

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Manufacturing nitrogen compounds to apply to agricultural fields is a common way in which humans intrude into the nitrogen cycle. This is often done through the use of synthetic fertilizers, which can have negative environmental impacts such as pollution of waterways and soil degradation.

Humans Intrude into the Nitrogen Cycle By