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Which of the following adds inorganic phosphorus to an ecosystem

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The largest reservoir of phosphorous is sedimentary rock.

Major sources of phosphorous to aquatic ecosystems are fertilizer runoff, sewage leaks, and industrial wastes.

Eccess phosphorous can lead to eutrophication

Step-by-step explanation:

Phosphorus come from different sources such as aquatic ecosystems and fertilizers used for plants. When these substances containing phosphorus and those from industrial wastes find their way into water bodies, they tend to cause eutrophication, which is the natural enrichment of water bodies.

Also, it is known that a very small portion of phosphoric acid contribute to acid rain in the atmosphere.

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