Question

on what basis is the atmosphere divided into layers?explain with an example​

Answer 1

Answer:

Atmosphere is divided into layers according to

a) chemical composition, and

b) variation in temperature.

Explanation:

on the basis of composition, atmosphere is divided into two distinct spheres - homosphere and heterosphere.

on the basis of difference in temperature the atmosphere is divided into a series of concentric layers : 1) Troposphere , 2) stratosphere , 3) mesosphere, 4) thermosphere and ionosphere and 5) atmosphere.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The atmosphere can be divided into layers based on its temperature, as shown in the figure below. These layers are the troposphere, the stratosphere, the mesosphere and the thermosphere. A further region, beginning about 500 km above the Earth's surface, is called the exosphere.