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The Cycles of Matter — Quiz

Question 6 • Biology

The phosphorus cycle differs from the biogeochemical cycles in that

Answer
A
it does not have an oceanic reservoir.
B
there is no decomposition of phosphorus.
C
there is no assimilation of phosphorus.
D
it does not have an atmospheric reservoir.

Explanation

The phosphorus cycle is mainly a sedimentary cycle: phosphorus moves through rocks, soil, water, and living things, but it has no significant atmospheric reservoir. Phosphorus is still assimilated by organisms and returned through decomposition, and oceans contain phosphorus, so choices A, B, and C are incorrect.

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