What gases were primarily released by volcanic activity on early Earth?
The History of Earth's Atmosphere and the Evolution of Oxygen

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Oxygen and Argon
Carbon Dioxide, Water, and Nitrogen
Methane and Ammonia
Helium and Neon
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What evidence supports the formation of early Earth's oceans?
Presence of oxygen in ancient rocks
Carbonate ions reacting with metal ions
Volcanic ash layers
High levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organisms were responsible for the initial production of oxygen on Earth?
Mammals
Cyanobacteria
Dinosaurs
Fungi
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What process did cyanobacteria use to produce oxygen?
Decomposition
Photosynthesis
Fermentation
Respiration
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant change occurred in the atmosphere around 5 million years ago?
Increase in carbon dioxide levels
Emergence of land plants
Decrease in nitrogen levels
Formation of new oceans
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where has most of the early atmospheric carbon dioxide been stored?
In the atmosphere
In the ozone layer
In rocks and fossil fuels
In the oceans
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential consequence of burning fossil fuels?
Formation of new land masses
Release of carbon dioxide
Decrease in nitrogen levels
Increase in oxygen levels
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