Use the scenario to answer the question.

A student is examining scientific evidence to support the following claim.

“Life is possible because of the unique mixture of gases that cycle through the Earth’s spheres.”

Which evidence best supports the student’s claim?
(1 point)
Responses

a timeline detailing when an erupting volcano releases lava, ash, and gases
a timeline detailing when an erupting volcano releases lava, ash, and gases
an illustration demonstrating how the depletion of the ozone layer is not blocking out the sun’s ultraviolet rays
an illustration demonstrating how the depletion of the ozone layer is not blocking out the sun’s ultraviolet rays
a diagram illustrating how plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce food and oxygen gas
a diagram illustrating how plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce food and oxygen gas
a photograph capturing a nighttime meteor shower

The evidence that best supports the student's claim is a diagram illustrating how plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce food and oxygen gas. This evidence demonstrates the important role that gases play in sustaining life on Earth and how they cycle through the Earth's spheres.