Question

question 8
1 pts
an early consequence of the release of oxygen gas by plant and bacterial photosynthesis was to cause iron in ocean water and terrestrial rocks to rust (oxidize).
true
false

Explanation:

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<reasoning>

Analyze the historical geochemical impact of biological oxygen release

The release of free oxygen (\(\text{O}_2\)) by early photosynthetic organisms (primarily cyanobacteria) initially reacted with dissolved iron (\(\text{Fe}^{2+}\)) in the oceans, precipitating it as iron oxides (rust) to form banded iron formations (BIFs).

Evaluate the oxidation of terrestrial rocks

Once the dissolved oceanic iron sinks were saturated, oxygen began accumulating in the atmosphere, leading to the oxidation of iron in terrestrial minerals and forming red beds on land.

Determine the truth value of the statement

Since the statement correctly identifies that an early consequence of photosynthetic oxygen release was the oxidation (rusting) of iron in both ocean water and terrestrial rocks, the statement is true.
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<mcq-correct>True</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>False</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Analyze the historical geochemical impact of biological oxygen release

The release of free oxygen (\(\text{O}_2\)) by early photosynthetic organisms (primarily cyanobacteria) initially reacted with dissolved iron (\(\text{Fe}^{2+}\)) in the oceans, precipitating it as iron oxides (rust) to form banded iron formations (BIFs).

Evaluate the oxidation of terrestrial rocks

Once the dissolved oceanic iron sinks were saturated, oxygen began accumulating in the atmosphere, leading to the oxidation of iron in terrestrial minerals and forming red beds on land.

Determine the truth value of the statement

Since the statement correctly identifies that an early consequence of photosynthetic oxygen release was the oxidation (rusting) of iron in both ocean water and terrestrial rocks, the statement is true.
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<mcq-correct>True</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>False</mcq-option>
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