Phosphorus Cycle
Definition
The phosphorus cycle involves the movement of phosphorus through rocks, water bodies, soil, and living organisms.
Related terms
Weathering: The breakdown of rocks over time due to physical or chemical processes that release phosphorus into soil or water.
Eutrophication: The excessive growth of algae and plants in bodies of water due to high levels of phosphorus, often caused by human activities.
Phosphorus mining: The extraction of phosphorus from rocks or sediment for use in fertilizers and other products.
"Phosphorus Cycle" appears in:
Study guides (1)
AP Environmental Science - 1.6 The Phosphorous Cycle
Additional resources (2)
AP Environmental Science - Environmental Science Multiple Choice Questions
AP Environmental Science - Unit 1 Overview: The Living World: Ecosystems
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