Why Did the Oxygen Content of the Atmosphere Increase Dramatically

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why did the oxygen content of the atmosphere increase dramatically 2.5 billion years ago?

• A) The first life appeared on Earth.
• B) The sea and earth became saturated with oxygen.
• C) The Late Heavy Bombardment occurred.
• D) The Cambrian explosion led to diverse plant life.

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