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3.2 The physical environment

Quick questions on Biogeochemical cycles: stores, fluxes and the phosphorus and sulfur cycles - AQA A-Level Environmental Science

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Explain why the phosphorus cycle is described as having no significant gas phase, and state one consequence of this. [3 marks]
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Describe the role of decomposers in a biogeochemical cycle and name two factors that affect their rate of work. [3 marks]
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A reservoir holds 8000 kg of phosphorus with a through-flux of 400 kg per year. Calculate the residence time. [2 marks]

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