The major storage in the phosphorus cycle is in ________.
A) the atmosphere
B) the hydrosphere
C) the lithosphere
D) rivers and freshwater lakes
E) our homes and offices

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The major storage in the phosphorus cycle is in the lithosphere, which includes rocks, soils, and sediments. Phosphorus is released through weathering and erosion of these geological features, and is then taken up by plants and other organisms. While phosphorus can also be found in smaller amounts in the hydrosphere and in living organisms, its largest reservoir is in the lithosphere.

The Major Storage in the Phosphorus Cycle Is in ________