The atmosphere is primarily composed of

A. nitrogen, water vapor, and rare amounts of other gases.
B. helium and nitrogen.
C. hydrogen, helium, ammonia, and water vapor.
D. oxygen and carbon dioxide.
E. nitrogen, oxygen, and rare amounts of other gases like carbon dioxide.


Answer: E

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