Phosphorus
Where is phosphate found?
Phosphate is found in rocks, soil and living organisms.
What is the first stage of the Phosphorus cycle?
Weathering, phosphorus is made in rocks and minerals, Weathering release phosphate ions into soil and water
What is the Second Stage of the Phosphorus cycle
Absorption of Plants
What is the fourth stage of the phosphorus cycle
Decomposition stage
What is the chemical formula for phosphorus?
P4
What is the first stage of the Phosphorus Cycle, and what happens in this stage?
Weathering of Rocks, where rocks are broken down at the earths surface either chemical or physically.
How do plants absorb inorganic phosphate?
Plants absorbs inorganic phosphate through the soil.
Yes
What happens with phosphate when a animal dies and decomposes?
The phosphorus returns back into the water and ground.
What does phosphorus do to your body?
It's needed for the body to make protein for the growth, reproduction and energy
What is released from rocks through weathering?
Phosphorus, found in rocks as phosphate ions.
Absorbing phosphorus helps build... (name one)
RNA, DNA and ATP
How do animals absorb phosphate?
Buy eating plants that contain phosphate.
how long does it take for an animal to fully decompose?
What are the two types of phosphorus?
Red and White phosphorus.
where are phosphate ions available besides in rocks?
Plants and other organisms
Why is ATP a vital role in energy transfer?
It powers various cellular processes within the plant.
What does phosphate do in animals?
Helps the production of ATP and preserves energy.
The phosphorus remains in the ecosystem.
What is Red Phosphorus used in?
matches and fire retardants
How long does weathering tkae in the phosphrus cycle
20-100,000 years
How long does plant absorption take in the phosphorus cycle?
A few hours to a few days.
What types os life on land rely on phosphorus?
All life in land or sea rely on phosphorus.
Where are newly made phosphorus rocks until it brought to the surface to restart the cycle?
Newly made phosphorus rocks remain at low depths until it is brough to the surface to restart the cycle.