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What is the role of the atmosphere in the movement of phosphorus?
What is the role of the atmosphere in the movement of phosphorus?
- It facilitates the rapid movement of phosphorus through the Earth system
- It is the primary carrier of phosphorus compounds
- It converts phosphorus into a gaseous form for easy transfer
- It does not play a significant role due to the physical state of phosphorus compounds (correct)
What is the primary form in which plants assimilate phosphorus?
What is the primary form in which plants assimilate phosphorus?
- Phosphate (correct)
- Phosphorus vapor
- Phosphine gas
- Organic phosphorus compounds
Why does phosphorus gradually become less available to plants over thousands of years on land?
Why does phosphorus gradually become less available to plants over thousands of years on land?
- It is consumed by animals at a rapid rate
- It reacts with water to form insoluble compounds
- It becomes locked in sedimentary rocks (correct)
- It evaporates into the atmosphere
What are the key functions of phosphorus in living organisms?
What are the key functions of phosphorus in living organisms?
In what way is phosphorus a key component in animals?
In what way is phosphorus a key component in animals?
What is the primary source of global evaporation in the water cycle?
What is the primary source of global evaporation in the water cycle?
Which physical process in the water cycle involves the change of water from vapor to liquid?
Which physical process in the water cycle involves the change of water from vapor to liquid?
What is the main role of the ocean in the water cycle?
What is the main role of the ocean in the water cycle?
Which form of water is not mentioned as a major reservoir in the water cycle?
Which form of water is not mentioned as a major reservoir in the water cycle?
What physical process in the water cycle involves the movement of water from the surface to the subsurface?
What physical process in the water cycle involves the movement of water from the surface to the subsurface?
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