Choose the correct statements regarding division of the atmosphere

1. Heterosphere begins at 80km altitude.
2. The composition of molecules are evenly distributed in the Homosphere.

1 only

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The correct option is C Both
The homosphere is the layer of an atmosphere where the bulk gases are homogeneously mixed. Above the homopause is the heterosphere, where diffusion is faster than mixing.

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Choose the correct statements regarding division of the atmosphere 1. Heterosphere begins at 80km altitude. 2. The composition of molecules are evenly distributed in the Homosphere.

The correct option is C BothThe homosphere is the layer of an atmosphere where the bulk gases are homogeneously mixed. Above the homopause is the heterosphere, where diffusion is faster than mixing.

Choose the correct statements regarding division of the atmosphere

1. Heterosphere begins at 80km altitude.
2. The composition of molecules are evenly distributed in the Homosphere.

The correct option is C Both
The homosphere is the layer of an atmosphere where the bulk gases are homogeneously mixed. Above the homopause is the heterosphere, where diffusion is faster than mixing.