Environmentaleasy · Past Paper
What is the percentage of nitrogen in the Earth's atmosphere?
A21%
B78%
C0.03%
D0.9%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 78%
Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere, making up approximately 78% of the total volume.
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