A major difference between phosphorus cycling and nitrogen cycling is that unlike nitrogen, phosphorus
A) has its major pool in the atmosphere, rather than in rocks and marine sediments.
B) has its major pool in rocks and marine sediments, rather than in the atmosphere.
C) moves very rapidly through all parts of its cycle.
D) moves very rapidly through the geological parts of its cycle.
E) cannot lead to eutrophication in aquatic environments.

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Phosphorus has its major pool in rocks and marine sediments, rather than in the atmosphere, while nitrogen's major pool is in the atmosphere.

A Major Difference Between Phosphorus Cycling and Nitrogen Cycling Is