2D Phosphorus Cycle Formative

Phosphate is incorporated into sedimentary rocks.

Phosphate is bound to soil.

Atmospheric phosphate.

Phosphate is absorbed from the soil by plants.

Precipitation

Runoff

Transpiration

Condensation

Phosphorus enters the atmosphere as phosphates.

The phosphorus cycle utilizes the processes of erosion and weathering.

Phosphates are used in carbohydrate and glucose storage.

The phosphorus cycle utilizes bacteria to breakdown phosphates and make them available for plants.

Absorb phosphorus

Release phosphorus into the atmosphere

Return phosphorus into the soil

Combustion

Sedimentary rock

Atmospheric gases

Seawater

Plants

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FALSE

By eating and drinking

By absorbing it through soil

Through respiration

By rolling around on rocks

Phosphorus can return to rocks over a long period of time

Phosphorus is generally found in rocks, sediments, and soil.

Phosphorus does not exist in the atmosphere as a gas.

Living organisms do not need phosphorus.

The Water Cycle

The Carbon Cycle

The Nitrogen Cycle

The Phosphorus Cycle

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