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Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A location or system that holds or stores nitrogen compounds for varying periods of time in the nitrogen cycle, such as the atmosphere, soil, or biota.

AP course connection

Topic 1.5: 1.5 The Nitrogen Cycle

Unit 1