Countries who have recently discovered large deposits of this resource would be wise to learn from the tragic tale of Nauru and its once abundant guano reserves. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this resource, whose largest worldwide deposit of 70 billion tons was recently uncovered in Norway. Prior to the discovery in Norway, the largest reserves of this resource were found in Morocco.
ANSWER: phosphate rock [accept apatite; prompt on phosphorus]
[10e] Phosphates are critical components of this nutrient-rich substance used to promote the growth of various staple crops. Runoff can lead to this substance accumulating in bodies of water, causing eutrophication.
ANSWER: fertilizer [or fertiliser]
[10h] In 2021, a dam holding back phosphogypsum-contaminated water near the Piney Point plant in this city was breached, spilling millions of gallons. In the wake of Hurricane Milton and its reverse storm surge, another wastewater spill struck this city’s Mosaic Company.
ANSWER: Tampa [accept Tampa Bay]
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