Which of the Following Processes Did NOT Contribute to Earth's

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes did NOT contribute to Earth's secondary atmosphere?

• A) Volcanism
• B) Accretion
• C) Oxidation
• D) Impacts

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