Earth's Primordial Atmosphere Most Likely Included

question 53

Multiple Choice

Earth's primordial atmosphere most likely included:

• A) ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water vapor.
• B) carbon dioxide, water vapor, sulfur dioxide, and methane.
• C) hydrogen, helium, and oxygen.
• D) nitrogen, ozone, and sulfur dioxide.
• E) all of the above.

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