Phosphorus Cycle

What role do decomposers play in the phosphorous cycle?

• absorb phosphorous 
• release phosphorous into atmosphere
• return phosphorous into the soil
• combustion

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The main source of phosphorus is rocks. How is it released from the rocks?

• Weathering and Erosion

• Run Off

• Decomposition

• Respiration

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Which of the following is known as the "sedimentary" cycle because its reservoir is sedimentary rock?

• Sulfur cycle
• Nitrogen cycle
• Phosphorus cycle
• Carbon cycle

Phosphorous is needed in organisms for the production of

• ADP and ATP.
• Cellular membranes.
• Deoxyribonucleic and ribonucleic acids.
• All of the answers are correct

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The phosphorus cycle does not include the...

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

What is one way that humans add EXTRA phosphorus to the environment (and has negative impacts)

• use of fertilizers

• breathing

• eating

Plants can absorb phosphorus from...

• The soil

• The water

• Both are correct

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Animals can get phosphorus from...

• Eating plants

• drinking water

• both are correct