2006-10-30 00:58:17 · 4 answers · asked by Jazzy C 2 in Environment
Elements in earth's atmosphere:
Nitrogen (N2) 780,840 ppmv (78.084%)
Oxygen (O2) 209,460 ppmv (20.946%)
Argon (Ar) 9,340 ppmv (0.9340%)
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 381 ppmv
Neon (Ne) 18.18 ppmv
Helium (He) 5.24 ppmv
Methane (CH4) 1.745 ppmv
Krypton (Kr) 1.14 ppmv
Hydrogen (H2) 0.55 ppmv
Not included in above dry atmosphere:
Water vapor (H2O) typically 1% to 4%(highly variable)
2006-10-30 01:00:21 · answer #1 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
our atmosphere is close to 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and .93% argon. There are many trace amounts and most concerning is the amount of carbon. Carbon Dioxide is the green house gas that traps heat. Read the articles linked below.
2006-10-30 09:09:17 · answer #2 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.google.com
Type elemental composition of the atmosphere
2006-10-30 08:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
79% Nitrogen
20% Oxygen
about 1% gases like carbon dioxide, water vapor,
2006-10-30 09:00:59 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋