Concept:
Biogeochemical cycles describe the movement of elements through different components of the Earth.
Step 1: Understand phosphorus cycle.
Phosphorus cycle involves:
• Lithosphere → Rocks and soil (main reservoir)
• Hydrosphere → Dissolved phosphates in water
• Biosphere → Living organisms
Step 2: Key feature.
Unlike nitrogen and carbon cycles, phosphorus cycle:
• Has no gaseous phase
• Does not involve the atmosphere
Step 3: Analyze options.
• (A) Lithosphere → Involved \checkmark
• (B) Hydrosphere → Involved \checkmark
• (C) Biosphere → Involved \checkmark
• (D) Atmosphere → Not involved \checkmark (Correct answer)
Step 4: Conclusion.
\[
\text{Phosphorus cycle does not pass through atmosphere}
\]