Based on composition, the atmosphere is divided into
A) one continuous region.
B) two broad classifications: homosphere and heterosphere.
C) two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun.
D) the troposphere and the stratosphere.

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The atmosphere is divided into two broad classifications based on composition: the homosphere, which is the lower atmosphere where gases are well mixed and have uniform composition, and the heterosphere, which is the upper atmosphere where gases are not well mixed and the composition varies with altitude.

Based on Composition, the Atmosphere Is Divided into