The Gaseous Oxygen in the Earth's Atmosphere Was Produced as a By-Product

question 27

Multiple Choice

The gaseous oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere was produced as a by-product of

• A) volcanic outgassing.
• B) photochemical reactions breaking down ozone (O₃) to form oxygen (O₂).
• C) photosynthesis.
• D) decay of organic matter.

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