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tingc95

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What practical value did astronomy offer to ancient civilizations?
 
  A) It helped them keep track of time and seasons, and it was used by some cultures for navigation.
  B) It allowed them to predict eclipses with great accuracy.
  C) It helped them understand our cosmic origins.
  D) It helped them find uses for ancient structures like Stonehenge.

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The rise of life on the planet Earth some 4 billion years ago was made possible, in part, by the plentiful oxygen in Earth's early atmosphere.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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