Phosphorus Cycles

Phosphorus Cycles

9th Grade

10 Qs

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Phosphorus Cycles

Phosphorus Cycles

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS1-5

+1

Standards-aligned

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is NOT a part of the phosphorus cycle.

Phosphate is incorporated into sedimentary rocks

erosion and run off

Atmospheric phosphate

Phosphate is absorbed from the soil by plants

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

_____ brings phosphorous into our ecosystems and waterways.

Precipitation

Runoff

Transpiration

Condensation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 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.

4.

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This is released by the weathering of rocks.

Carbonate

Phosphate

Phosphorus

Nitrogen

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Too much phosphorus in waterways (rivers, lakes) can lead to___________.

depletion of oxygen

nothing

decreased pH levels

diseases

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the phosphorus' symbol on the periodic table?

P

pH

Ph

PO

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