By studying the "Tree of Life" scientists have been able to deduce that life on Earth most likely
A) was planted on the Earth by an advanced civilization
B) originated close to deep-sea volcanic vents
C) originated in shallow ponds on the Earth's surface
D) was transported from another planet by meteorites

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The "Tree of Life" shows the evolutionary relationships between species on Earth, and through this analysis, scientists have determined that the earliest forms of life likely originated close to deep-sea volcanic vents, where the necessary chemical ingredients for life were abundant.

By Studying the "Tree of Life" Scientists Have Been Able