2D Phosphorus Cycle Formative

Which of the following is NOT a part of the phosphorus cycle?

• Phosphate is incorporated into sedimentary rocks.

• Phosphate is bound to soil.

• Atmospheric phosphate.

• Phosphate is absorbed from the soil by plants.

_____ brings phosphorus into our waterways.

• Precipitation

• Runoff

• Transpiration

• Condensation

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

• 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.

What role do decomposers play in the phosphorus cycle?

• Absorb phosphorus

• Release phosphorus into the atmosphere

• Return phosphorus into the soil

• Combustion

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What is the major reservoir for phosphorus?

• Sedimentary rock

• Atmospheric gases

• Seawater

• Plants

In order to complete a cycle for phosphorus, new rocks need to be formed through heat, time, and pressure.

• TRUE

• FALSE

How do animals absorb phosphorus?

• By eating and drinking

• By absorbing it through soil

• Through respiration

• By rolling around on rocks

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Which of the following is NOT true about phosphorus and the phosphorus cycle?

• 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.

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Identify the cycle in the picture.

• The Water Cycle

• The Carbon Cycle

• The Nitrogen Cycle

• The Phosphorus Cycle

What is the symbol for phosphorus on the periodic table?

• P

• pH

• Ph

• H