Phosphorus Cycle Flashcards
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What is the process by which uplifted rocks contribute phosphates to the land?

  • Excretion and decomposition
  • Weathering (correct)
  • Geologic uplift
  • Dissolved phosphates
  • What happens to phosphate fertilizer applied to fields?

    It can run off into streams, become part of a soil pool, or be absorbed by plants.

    How do excretion and decomposition affect phosphates?

    They release phosphates on land or in water.

    Dissolved phosphates do not contribute to ocean sediments.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological process can lift phosphate rocks from the ocean floor?

    <p>Geologic uplift.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the steps of the phosphorus cycle:

    <p>Weathering = Contributes phosphates to land. Fertilizer = Applied to fields and runs off into streams. Excretion and Decomposition = Releases phosphates in water and land. Dissolved Phosphates = Precipitate into ocean sediments. Geologic Uplift = Lifts phosphate rocks to form mountains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The steps of the phosphorus cycle include weathering, fertilizer, excretion and decomposition, dissolved phosphates, and __________.

    <p>geologic uplift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Weathering

    • Uplifted rocks undergo weathering, releasing phosphates into the land and water systems.
    • Some phosphates that enter the land eventually make their way back to the ocean.

    Fertilizer

    • Phosphate fertilizers can be applied to agricultural fields.
    • Runoff from these fields may enter streams, contribute to soil pools, or be taken up by plants.

    Excretion and Decomposition

    • Animals excrete phosphates into the environment.
    • The decomposition process of plants and animals also liberates phosphates into both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

    Dissolved Phosphates

    • Phosphates dissolved in aquatic systems can precipitate out, forming sediment.
    • The transformation of sediments into phosphate rocks occurs gradually, over extended geological timeframes.

    Geologic Uplift

    • Geologic forces facilitate the slow uplift of phosphate-rich rocks from ocean floors to the earth's surface, potentially forming mountains.

    Phosphorus Cycle Steps

    • The phosphorus cycle includes key processes: weathering, fertilizer applications, excretion and decomposition, the presence of dissolved phosphates, and geologic uplift.

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    Test your knowledge on the phosphorus cycle with these flashcards. Each card covers key terms and their definitions, highlighting processes like weathering, fertilizer use, and the roles of excretion and decomposition. Perfect for students studying environmental science or ecology.

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