Question
Which describes a way in which phosphorus may enter into the phosphorus cycle?
Earthquakes release phosphorus.
Phosphorus is carried in the rain that was evaporated from lakes.
Human use of fertilizers release phosphorus into the groundwater.
Phosphorus is transpired from the leaves of plants.
Earthquakes release phosphorus.
Phosphorus is carried in the rain that was evaporated from lakes.
Human use of fertilizers release phosphorus into the groundwater.
Phosphorus is transpired from the leaves of plants.
Answers
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The statement that best describes a way in which phosphorus may enter into the phosphorus cycle is:
**Human use of fertilizers releases phosphorus into the groundwater.**
This is because fertilizers often contain phosphorus, and when they are applied to agricultural fields, excess phosphorus can leach into the soil and eventually enter groundwater, rivers, and lakes, contributing to the phosphorus cycle.
The other statements do not accurately represent pathways by which phosphorus typically cycles through the environment.
**Human use of fertilizers releases phosphorus into the groundwater.**
This is because fertilizers often contain phosphorus, and when they are applied to agricultural fields, excess phosphorus can leach into the soil and eventually enter groundwater, rivers, and lakes, contributing to the phosphorus cycle.
The other statements do not accurately represent pathways by which phosphorus typically cycles through the environment.