What effects does ionizing radiation have on the atmosphere? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Responses

It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.
It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.

It helps atoms to escape Earth's gravity in the exosphere.
It helps atoms to escape Earth's gravity in the exosphere.

It forms ozone in the stratosphere.
It forms ozone in the stratosphere.

It is the chief cause of warming in the troposphere.

1 answer

The two correct answers regarding the effects of ionizing radiation on the atmosphere are:

  1. It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.
  2. It helps atoms to escape Earth's gravity in the exosphere.

These responses highlight the interactions of ionizing radiation with the atmospheric layers, particularly in the thermosphere and exosphere.