Phosphorus cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Atmosphere
A
there is no atmosphere in the phosphorus cycle
2
Q
Biosphere - Hydrosphere
A
Surface/fertilizer runoff
3
Q
Hydrosphere - Geosphere
A
Sedimentation (Storing old rocks or dead animals) and uplift
4
Q
Biosphere - Geosphere
A
Decomposition
5
Q
Biosphere - Biosphere
A
Feeding
6
Q
Geosphere - Hydrosphere
A
Dissolves
7
Q
Geosphere - Geosphere
A
Weathering
8
Q
Human impacts?
A
Fertilizer
9
Q
Importance?
A
Nutrient (cell membranes + DNA)