Which option correctly defines a scientific argument? a)a type of reasoning that moves from general to specific explanations b)a logical description of how data-based evidence supports or does not support a hypothesis c)a type of reasoning that moves from specific to general explanations a process that involves creating d)a hypothesis and then proving it correct through experimentation

The correct option is B. Scientific argument is a logical description of how data-based evidence supports or does not support a hypothesis

Explanation:

When a scientist or a group of scientists agree or disagree with a certain hypothesis, scientific arguments are generated. Scientific argumentation plays a very important role in science. Based on these arguments, researches are conducted and then rec- conducted. Scientific argument provides logical reasoning for a particular hypothesis to be correct or wrong. A researcher has to support his scientific argument with sufficient pieces of evidence and facts to make it acceptable.

step 1: nitrogen fixation- conversion of atmospheric no₂ into forms useful to plants by lightning, bacteria, and cyanobacteria.

step 2: nitrification-process of converting ammonia to nitrite or nitrate.

step 3: assimilation-plant roots absorb new form of nitrogen.

step 4: ammonification-conversion of organic nitrogen to ammonia by bacteria involved in decomposition.

step 5: denitrification-bacteria turns the decomposed matter back into n₂o, which is released into atmosphere; repeat cycle.