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On early earth, what did UV rays from the sun split water into?
AMethane and ammonia
BCarbon and oxygen
CNitrogen and hydrogen
DHydrogen and oxygen
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Hydrogen and oxygen
Ultraviolet rays broke water into hydrogen and oxygen, and the lighter hydrogen escaped.
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