In the Proterozoic Eon, the atmosphere began to accumulate significant oxygen. This is called ___.

a. the life explosion
b. the global oxygen
c. the transition event
d. the great oxygenation event


Answer: d. the great oxygenation event

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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