The chemical composition of the gases surrounding the Earth has changed substantially over the past 4 billion years. One notable change was due to the emergence of organisms that photosynthesized. Their photosynthesis increased the amount of which of the following gases in the atmosphere?

A. Carbon dioxide (CO2).
B. Nitrogen (N2).
C. Hydrogen sulfide (H2SO4).
D. Oxygen (O2).
E. Water vapor (H2O).


D. Oxygen (O2).

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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