Figure: Levels of oxygen in Earth’s
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The Figure shows the maximum and minimum estimates for the oxygen concentration in Earth’s atmosphere since life began on our planet.
Suggest possible lines of evidence for the data in this graph.
I.
Red iron oxide layers in ancient rocks, showing oxygen caused iron in the oceans to rust
II.
The composition of air bubbles trapped in salt crystals
III.
Models that predict how much oxygen was needed in the atmosphere to support fossilised organisms