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  • The major and top source of oxygen in the atmosphere is

    Question: The major and top source of oxygen in the atmosphere is

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    Photosynthesis by forest plants
    Photosynthesis by oceanic plants
    Photosynthesis by grassland ecosystem
    More than one of the above

    🔑Key Points:

    ✏️Photosynthesis by oceanic plants:
    -Oceanic plants, particularly phytoplankton, are the major contributors to the production of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere.
    -Phytoplankton are microscopic organisms that live in aquatic environments and perform photosynthesis, converting carbon dioxide and sunlight into oxygen and glucose.
    -It is estimated that these oceanic plants contribute to more than half of the Earth's atmospheric oxygen.

    🔴Additional Information:

    ✏️Photosynthesis by forest plants:
    -While forest plants also contribute to oxygen production through photosynthesis, their contribution is significantly less compared to oceanic plants.
    -Forests are crucial for maintaining local ecosystems and carbon sequestration, but they do not match the global scale of oxygen production by oceanic plants.

    ✏️Photosynthesis by grassland ecosystem:
    -Grasslands also play a role in photosynthesis and oxygen production, but their contribution is minor in comparison to both oceanic and forest plants.
    -Grasslands are important for biodiversity and soil health but are not the primary source of atmospheric oxygen.

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