Which of the choices below is one of the primary gases found in the atmosphere?

A.
carbon dioxide
B.
argon
C.
nitrogen
D.
helium

1 answer

C. nitrogen

Nitrogen is one of the primary gases in Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78% of it. Carbon dioxide and argon are also present but in smaller amounts, while helium is a trace gas and not considered one of the primary atmospheric gases.