Which statement about the phosphorus cycle is true?

a. The natural weathering of rocks sends phosphate into lakes and oceans.
b. Phosphate from geothermal vents causes dead zones in lakes.
c. Phosphate enters the oceans primarily through precipitation.
d. The average phosphate ion resides in the ocean for less than 500 years.


a. The natural weathering of rocks sends phosphate into lakes and oceans.

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