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In Health / Middle School | 2014-10-03

This gas makes up close to one-fourth of the air surrounding Earth.

Asked by rocky101

Answer (3)

Welllll, it's not really that close to one fourth.
One fourth is 25%.
The closest one is oxygen, which comprises about 18% of the air.

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

Oxygen makes up about 21% of the earth's atmosphere and 78% is nitrogen with 1% other gases

Answered by jonericfogg | 2024-06-10

The gas that makes up close to one-fourth of Earth's atmosphere is a misunderstanding. Oxygen constitutes about 21% of the atmosphere, while nitrogen makes up around 78%. Understanding the correct composition is crucial for grasping the role these gases play in sustaining life.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2024-10-09