Which of the following elements is (are)likely to provide hints about earth's early atmosphere?
A) ancient rocks
B) volcanic eruptions
C) ancient rocks and volcanic eruptions
D) meteorites and ancient rocks
E) meteorites, volcanic eruptions, and ancient rocks

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Ancient rocks can contain minerals that formed in the presence of specific atmospheric gases, volcanic eruptions release gases that can be similar to those in the early atmosphere, and meteorites can provide information about the primordial materials that formed the Earth.

Which of the Following Elements Is (Are)likely to Provide Hints