Ambient air, which you normally breathe, contains what percent of oxygen?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — 21%

Normal clean atmospheric air consists of approximately 21 percent oxygen, 78 percent nitrogen, and 1 percent trace gases by volume. Safe entry into enclosed spaces requires maintaining this baseline oxygen concentration to prevent physiological impairment or asphyxiation per standard marine safety practices.

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