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What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
What is the most common gas in the lowest 33,000 ft of Earth's atmosphere?
What is the most common gas in the lowest 33,000 ft of Earth's atmosphere?
Approximately, what percentage of Earth's atmosphere is made up of oxygen?
Approximately, what percentage of Earth's atmosphere is made up of oxygen?
What is the total mass of Earth's atmosphere?
What is the total mass of Earth's atmosphere?
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What is the third most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
What is the third most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
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Study Notes
Earth's Atmosphere Composition
- Nitrogen (N2) is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere.
- Nitrogen (N2) is also the most common gas in the lowest 33,000 ft of Earth's atmosphere.
- Oxygen (O2) makes up approximately 21% of Earth's atmosphere.
- The total mass of Earth's atmosphere is approximately 5.15 x 10^18 kg.
- Argon (Ar) is the third most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere.
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Test your knowledge of the Earth's atmosphere with this quiz. Explore topics such as atmospheric layers, composition, and its role in protecting the planet. Challenge yourself with questions about the atmosphere's interactions with energy, water, and chemicals.
