Phosphorus

Phosphorus Review and Quiz

After reading all the previous information about phosphorus and phosphorus testing, you should be able to answer the following questions. If you have difficulty, all of the answers can be found by re-reading this section or by asking questions.

  1. What are the main forms of phosphorus?

  2. Describe the phosphorus cycle.

  3. What are the major ways that phosphorus gets into rivers?

  4. Describe the chain reaction caused by excessive phosphorus in a river.

  5. What is the general procedure for using an orthophosphate colour comparator?

  6. What would be a good concentration of orthophosphate in a river?

  7. How can phosphorus be kept out of a river?

Are you ready to try the "Phosphorus Review Quiz"?

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