Today's atmosphere on Earth is made up of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water. According to all models, which of these was largely absent 3.8 billion years ago?

A) nitrogen
B) carbon dioxide
C) oxygen
D) water


Answer: C

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