Use the scenario to answer the question. A student is examining scientific evidence to support the following claim. "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? A. a photograph capturing a nighttime meteor shower. B. an illustration demonstrating how the depletion of the ozone layer is not blocking out the sun's ultraviolet rays. C. a timeline detailing when an erupting volcano releases lava, ash, and gases. D. a diagram illustrating how plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce food and oxygen gas.

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Use the scenario to answer the question.  A student is examining scientific evidence to support the following claim.  "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?  A. a photograph capturing a nighttime meteor shower.  B. an illustration demonstrating how the depletion of the ozone layer is not blocking out the sun's ultraviolet rays.  C. a timeline detailing when an erupting volcano releases lava, ash, and gases.  D. a diagram illustrating how plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce food and oxygen gas.

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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:

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

This option directly relates to the cycling of gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen) that are essential for life processes, particularly through photosynthesis, which is fundamental to the existence of life on Earth.