The atmosphere is divided into spherical layers based upon the ____.
A) density of each layer
B) concentration of ozone in each layer
C) temperature changes from variations in absorption of solar energy
D) concentration of oxygen in each layer
E) precipitation in each layer

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The atmosphere is divided into layers based on temperature changes that result from variations in the absorption of solar energy. These layers include the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere, each characterized by a distinct temperature gradient.

The Atmosphere Is Divided into Spherical Layers Based Upon the ____