The phosphorus cycle involves the movement of phosphorus through rocks, water bodies, soil, and living organisms.
Topic 1.6: 1.6 The Phosphorous Cycle
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The breakdown of rocks over time due to physical or chemical processes that release phosphorus into soil or water.
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.