The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are ________ because of ________.
A) well mixed; thermal motions (i.e., convection)
B) well mixed; the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to diffuse randomly
C) poorly mixed; thermal motions (i.e., convection)
D) poorly mixed; the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to separate into layers

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The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere where gases are poorly mixed due to the influence of gravity, which causes gases of different weight to separate into layers.

The Heterosphere Is the Layer of the Atmosphere in Which