composition of the atmosphere
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Nitrogen accounts for 78 percent of atmosphere,oxygen 21 percent and argon 0.9 percent.Gaseous like carbon dioxide,nitrous oxide, methane,ozone are trace gases that account for about 10 percent of atmosphere
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Composition of atmosphere
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- The earth's atmosphere is a colourless,odourless and tasteless mixture of gases.
- Nitrogen constitutes 78 percent and is the most abundant gas.It helps in maintaining soil fertility and promotes growth of animals and plants.
- Oxygen constitutes 21 percent and is the most important gas for the survival.It helps in respiration.Green plants produce oxygen during the process of photosynthesis.
- Carbon dioxide constitutes 0.03 percent and is essential for the survival of plants.During photosynthesis they take in carbon dioxide that the humans and animals produce during respiration.
- Apart from these other gases,water vapour ,dust ,smoke,pollen and even salt particles are found in lower limits of atmosphere.
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