
Figure 19.4
The area labeled "spark discharge" in the accompanying figure contained all of the following gases found in the ancient Earth atmosphere except:
A. carbon dioxide.
B. methane.
C. ammonia.
D. water vapor.
E. hydrogen gas.
Answer: A
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