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Which two gases were likely present in the Earth's early atmosphere?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

The composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere

Question

  1. A. Oxygen and nitrogen
  2. B. Carbon dioxide and ammonia
  3. C. Methane and oxygen
  4. D. Nitrogen and hydrogen

Answer

The correct option is Carbon dioxide and ammonia. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe possible early atmospheric gases including methane and ammonia in the subtopic The Earth's early atmosphere.

Explanation

The correct option is Carbon dioxide and ammonia. Carbon dioxide and ammonia is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe possible early atmospheric gases including methane and ammonia. This belongs to the subtopic The Earth's early atmosphere within The composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from The Earth's early atmosphere.

Common mistake

Confusing Early Gases

Students often confuse methane and ammonia as being the same gas when describing possible early atmospheric gases.

Remember that methane (CH₄) is a hydrocarbon, while ammonia (NH₃) is a nitrogen compound. Make sure to distinguish between their chemical formulas and properties.

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