AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Phosphorus enters ecosystems primarily through
A.weathering of rocks
B.photosynthesis
C.lightning
D.evaporation
Explanation
Core Concept
Rain and chemical weathering release phosphate from rock into soil and water — the slow geologic source that caps many ecosystems' productivity.
Correct Answer
Aweathering of rocks
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