Nitrogen Cycle Cloze Reading

Nitrogen Cycle Cloze Reading – Biology Worksheet

Help students consolidate their understanding of the nitrogen cycle with this close-reading, fill-in-the-blank worksheet.

Students work through a clearly structured passage covering nitrogen fixation, nitrification, absorption by plants, movement through the food chain, decomposition and denitrification. They complete 20 numbered blanks using a word bank of key scientific vocabulary.

What is included:

• A one-page cloze reading passage with 20 numbered blanks.
• A word bank containing all the key terms, each used once.
• A fully worked answer key for easy marking.
• A clean, print-friendly black-and-white version, also available with colour accents.

Why use this resource?

• Reinforces essential Biology vocabulary.
• Helps students understand the processes involved in the nitrogen cycle.
• Encourages active reading and recall of key concepts.
• Suitable for lesson starters, homework, revision and cover lessons.

Suitable for: Cambridge IGCSE Biology, Combined Science, ecosystems and nutrient cycles.