The Great Oxygenation Event also led to the almost mass extinction of anaerobic cyanobacteria which were in part responsible for the event. What other events were also likely affected or triggered?

Question

Select all that apply.

Responses

Climatic conditions on Earth got warmer as oxygen is flammable.

There was an increase in organisms which could use oxygen.

The composition of oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere increased and stabilized.

The percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increased.

Answer 1

- Climatic conditions on Earth got warmer as oxygen is flammable.
- There was an increase in organisms which could use oxygen.
- The composition of oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere increased and stabilized.