Earth's atmosphere contains about 20% oxygen. What is believed to be the source of this molecular oxygen?
A) It is outgassed from the interior of Earth through volcanoes.
B) It is part of the original solar nebula from which the solar system condensed.
C) It is the by-product of radioactive decay.
D) It is created by green plants.
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