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

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Responses

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

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

It is the chief cause of warming in the troposphere.
It is the chief cause of warming in the troposphere.

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

Answer 1

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.

Ionizing radiation can indeed cause ionization in the thermosphere, affecting the behavior of gases at that altitude, and it can provide enough energy for some atoms to reach escape velocity, allowing them to leave the exosphere.