Phosphorus Cycle

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What is the phosphorus' symbol on the periodic table?

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P

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What is released by the weathering of rocks?

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Phosphate

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Which of the following statements is true of the phosphorus cycle?

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The phosphorus cycle utilizes the processes of erosion, and weathering.

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In order to make a complete cycle for phosphorus, do you need to make new rocks through heat, time, and pressure?

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TRUE

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What is the major sink for phosphorus?

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Sedimentary rock

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What is the phosphorus cycle?

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The phosphorus cycle is the process by which phosphorus moves through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.

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Why is phosphorus important for living organisms?

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Phosphorus is essential for the formation of DNA, RNA, and ATP, which are crucial for energy transfer and genetic information.

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How do plants obtain phosphorus?

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Plants absorb phosphorus from the soil in the form of phosphate ions.

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What role do decomposers play in the phosphorus cycle?

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Decomposers break down organic matter, releasing phosphorus back into the soil.

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What is the difference between organic and inorganic phosphorus?

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Organic phosphorus is found in living organisms, while inorganic phosphorus is found in minerals and soil.