Question

this is the only cycle that does not involve movement of nutrients into the atmosphere
phosphorus
carbon
nitrogen

Explanation:

The phosphorus cycle mainly occurs in the lithosphere (rocks, soil) and hydrosphere (water). Phosphorus does not have a significant gaseous phase that moves into the atmosphere like carbon (as \(CO_2\) in the carbon cycle) or nitrogen (as \(N_2\), \(NO_x\) etc. in the nitrogen cycle).

Answer:

Phosphorus