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

Question

Responses

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

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

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

It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.

Answer 1

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

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

These options accurately describe the effects of ionizing radiation on the atmosphere, particularly in the context of the higher layers of the atmosphere.