Phosphorus
Authored by Lisa Thompson
Science
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This is NOT a part of the phosphorus cycle.
Phosphate is incorporated into sedimentary rocks
Phosphate bound to soil
Atmospheric phosphate
Phosphate is absorbed from the soil by plants
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What role do decomposers play in the phosphorous cycle?
absorb phosphorous
release phosphorous into atmosphere
return phosphorous into the soil
combustion
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Too much phosphorus in waterways (rivers, lakes) can lead to___________.
eutrophication
nothing
decreased pH levels
diseases
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the phosphorus' symbol on the periodic table?
P
pH
Ph
PO
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The major sink for phosphorus is
sedimentary rock
atmospheric gases
seawater
plants
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What things add phosphorus to the soil? Check all that apply.
Decomposition
Erosion
Excretion
Lightning
Respiration
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
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