Q109
The largest reservoir of phosphorus in the biosphere is the
A.
Atmosphere
B.
Ocean
C.
Organisms
D.
Rocks
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The largest reservoir of phosphorus in the biosphere is the Rocks.Phosphorite, phosphate rock or rock phosphate is a non-detrital sedimentary rock that contains high amounts of phosphate minerals.
The phosphate content of phosphorite (or grade of phosphate rock) varies greatly, from 4% to 20% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5). Areas of oceanic upwelling cause the formation of phosphates.