A student is examining scientific evidence to support the following claim.

Question

“Life is possible because of the unique mixture of gases that cycle through the Earth’s spheres.”

Which evidence best supports the student’s claim?

(1 point)
Responses

a photograph capturing a nighttime meteor shower
a photograph capturing a nighttime meteor shower

a timeline detailing when an erupting volcano releases lava, ash, and gases
a timeline detailing when an erupting volcano releases lava, ash, and gases

an illustration demonstrating how the depletion of the ozone layer is not blocking out the sun’s ultraviolet rays
an illustration demonstrating how the depletion of the ozone layer is not blocking out the sun’s ultraviolet rays

a diagram illustrating how plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce food and oxygen gas
a diagram illustrating how plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce food and oxygen gas
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Answer 1

The evidence that best supports the student's claim that "Life is possible because of the unique mixture of gases that cycle through the Earth’s spheres" is:

a diagram illustrating how plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce food and oxygen gas.

This diagram directly relates to the cycling of gases, specifically how carbon dioxide is utilized by plants for photosynthesis, which produces oxygen—an essential gas for most life forms on Earth. This demonstrates the interdependence of life and the gases in the atmosphere.