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Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78% by volume. Oxygen is the second most abundant gas, at around 21%. Other gases in smaller amounts include argon, carbon dioxide, and trace amounts of other gases.
Nitrogen is the largest component of Earth's present atmosphere, making up about 78% of the total gases in the atmosphere.
Ozone is a naturally occurring gas in the stratosphere that acts as a protective layer against the sun's harmful UV radiation. However, when present in the lower atmosphere as a result of pollution, it can contribute to smog formation and respiratory issues.
The primary gas in Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen, accounting for about 78% of the total atmospheric composition.
The primary gases in Earth's primitive atmosphere were likely hydrogen, helium, methane, ammonia, and water vapor. Over time, these gases were likely transformed by geological and biological processes into the current composition of the atmosphere.
Oxygen is the gas that accounts for about 20 percent of Earth's atmosphere.