Which Was a Possible Source of High Energy on Early

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which was a possible source of high energy on early Earth that likely contributed to the origin of life?

• A) redox energy
• B) gamma radiation
• C) volcanic activity
• D) infrared radiation
• E) geothermal energy

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