The phosphorus cycle is unique from nitrogen and carbon in that it
A) forms the most layers of sediment.
B) is found only in aquatic environments.
C) is restricted to ocean habitats.
D) can be found anywhere.
E) never enters the atmosphere.

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The phosphorus cycle is unique because phosphorus does not enter the atmosphere as a gas, unlike nitrogen and carbon, which have gaseous phases in their cycles.

The Phosphorus Cycle Is Unique from Nitrogen and Carbon in That