Multiple Choice
The increase in atmospheric oxygen during the Proterozoic was caused by ____.
A) a decrease in worldwide volcanism.
B) a decrease in the size of oceans.
C) photosynthesis by cyanobacteria.
D) the appearance of land plants.
E) formation of banded iron formations
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