In the phosphorus cycle, what is the primary reservoir for phosphorus in the environment?
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Correct answer: Rocks and Sediments
Unlike the nitrogen or carbon cycles, the phosphorus cycle does not have a significant gaseous phase. Phosphorus is released from rocks through weathering and is then taken up by plants from the soil.
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