As oxygen appeared in the atmosphere, ________ also accumulated, which formed a protective barrier that protects the Earth from ________

A) ozone / UV radiation
B) elemental sulfur / volcanism
C) ferrous iron / hydroxylating radicals
D) sulfate / hydrogen sulfide


Answer: A

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