Which Statement Best Summarizes the Essence of Chemical Evolution

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the essence of chemical evolution?

• A)Energy in the form of sunlight or heat was transformed into chemical energy.
• B)Instead of being radiated back to space,energy in the form of sunlight or heat was retained in the oceans and atmosphere because of water's high specific heat.
• C)Entropy increased.
• D)An increasing number of exothermic reactions occurred.

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