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						What is the main component of Earth's atmosphere, and what percentage of the atmosphere does it make up?
													What is the main component of Earth's atmosphere, and what percentage of the atmosphere does it make up?												
												
												
		
                    
The main component of Earth’s atmosphere is nitrogen (N2), which makes up approximately 78% of the atmosphere’s volume. Oxygen is the second most abundant gas, making up about 21% of the atmosphere.