Early Life Most Likely Evolved Where ____ Was Plentiful

question 17

Multiple Choice

Early life most likely evolved where ____ was plentiful.

• A) lightning
• B) solar energy
• C) hydrothermal vents
• D) geochemical activity
• E) radioactive decay

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Definitions:

Retail Gasoline

The sale of gasoline to consumers through service stations, reflecting the final step in the distribution of petroleum products.

Purchasing Power

The financial ability to buy products and services, which depends on income, prices, and the overall economic climate.

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with inadequate or no income, especially the elderly, disabled, and families with children.

CPI

A metric known as the Consumer Price Index tracks the average price changes in a selected assortment of consumer items and services like medical care, transportation, and food, adjusting for their relative significance.