Organic molecules are sometimes found within meteorites that crash into Earth. Which conditions on meteorites in space are similar to those that likely prevailed on Earth early in its history?
A. no oxygen
B. very cold temperatures
C. absence of liquid water
D. high levels of carbon dioxide
E. presence of inorganic molecules
F. high levels of ultraviolet radiation

Question

Organic molecules are sometimes found within meteorites that crash into Earth. Which conditions on meteorites in space are similar to those that likely prevailed on Earth early in its history?
A. no oxygen
   B. very cold temperatures
   C. absence of liquid water
   D. high levels of carbon dioxide
   E. presence of inorganic molecules
   F. high levels of ultraviolet radiation

blues · Answer

Do you have any thoughts on the prob? It is easier to help you with the problem if you explain to us what you don't understand about it. Process of elimination usually works well for multiple choice questions. Are there any options on the list that you don't think is right?

blues · Answer

Assuming of course that it is one option and not more, as with the fruit fly question.... A strong case could be made for a couple of the options given.

blues · Answer

OK, start with option A. Do you think there is oxygen on meteorites? How about on early earth?

anonymous · Answer

No on meteorites, yes on earth.

blues · Answer

So it's not option A. You are correct.

What about option B?

anonymous · Answer

@blues  is the answer is E as inorganic mineral is also found in metiorites and in early earth and and still yet these are found on earth isntd?? as i just wanna knw the ans. :)