Which Phenomenon Was Probably NOT a Source of Large Organic

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which phenomenon was probably NOT a source of large organic molecules,the building blocks of life,on the early Earth?

• A) comets
• B) meteorites
• C) lightning flashes in the early terrestrial atmosphere
• D) volcanic eruptions

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Definitions:

Tropical Cyclone

A rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain, typically forming over warm tropical oceans.

Tornado

A violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of devastating destruction.

Abyssal Zone

A deep section of the ocean, characterized by very high pressure, low temperatures, and complete darkness.

Benthos

Organisms that live on, in, or near the seabed, part of the complex ecosystem of the ocean floor.