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Which two gases make up the bulk of atmosphere?
Question

Which two gases make up the bulk of atmosphere?

A.

Nitrogen and Helium

B.

Nitrogen and Argon

C.

Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide

D.

Nitrogen and Oxygen

Correct option is D


Correct Answer: (D) Nitrogen and Oxygen
Explanation:
→ The Earth’s atmosphere is composed mainly of Nitrogen (about 78%) and Oxygen (about 21%).
→ Together, these two gases form nearly 99% of the atmosphere.
→ Other gases like argon, carbon dioxide, and helium are present only in very small amounts.
→ Hence, nitrogen and oxygen make up the bulk of the atmosphere.
Information Booster:
→ Nitrogen helps in plant growth through nitrogen cycle.
→ Oxygen is essential for respiration.
→ Argon forms less than 1% of the atmosphere.
→ Carbon dioxide is important for photosynthesis but present in trace amounts.
Additional Information (Other Options):
Option (A): Helium is present only in trace amounts.
Option (B): Argon is not the second major gas.
Option (C): Carbon dioxide is less than 0.04%.

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