Question

List three ways by which phosphates are transferred from the land to water. In your own words, explain how these might impact the environment and human health.

Answer 1

Most phosphates are found as salts in ocean sediments or in rocks. Over time, geologic processes can bring ocean sediments to land, and weathering will carry these phosphates to terrestrial habitats. Plants absorb phosphates from the soil, then bind the phosphate into organic compounds. The plants may then be consumed by herbivores who in turn may be consumed by carnivores. After death, the animal or plant decays, and the phosphates are returned to the soil. Runoff may carry them back to the ocean or they may be reincorporated into rock. From wiky

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Are you on FLVS? Because that is the exact question they asked me on a Earth-Space Science exam.... Don't worry, I can't judge you because I am here for the same exact reason.