1. Nitrogen (N2): Makes up about 78% of the atmosphere.
2. Oxygen (O2): Makes up about 21% of the atmosphere.
3. Argon (Ar): Makes up about 0.93% of the atmosphere.
4. Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Makes up about 0.04% of the atmosphere.
It's important to note that there are many other trace gases present in the atmosphere, but these four make up the vast majority.