What is the main component of Earth's atmosphere?
Atmosphere and Global Warming

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Nitrogen, which makes up about 78% of the atmosphere.
2.
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What is the percentage of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?
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Approximately 21%.
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What is the role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
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Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.
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What is the greenhouse effect?
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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.
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What are greenhouse gases?
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Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor.
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What is global warming?
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Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.
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What evidence supports the occurrence of global warming?
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Rising CO2 levels, increasing sea levels, and decreasing glacier mass.
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