Phosphorus Cycle - EVR Class

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What is the main storage location of phosphorus on Earth?

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Rocks and sediments.

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Does the phosphorus cycle include a significant atmospheric component?

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False.

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What environmental issue can excessive phosphorus in water bodies cause?

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Eutrophication (algal blooms).

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How do humans accelerate the phosphorus cycle?

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By mining rocks for fertilizer.

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Do animals obtain phosphorus directly from the air?

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False.

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What is the process called when water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae?

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Eutrophication.

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What role do rocks play in the phosphorus cycle?

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They are the primary reservoir of phosphorus.

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How does phosphorus primarily enter the soil from rocks?

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Through weathering processes.

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What is the significance of phosphorus for living organisms?

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It is essential for DNA, RNA, and ATP.

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Can phosphorus be found in the atmosphere?

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No, phosphorus does not have a significant atmospheric form.