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What effects does ionizing radiation have on the atmosphere? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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It forms ozone in the stratosphere.
It forms ozone in the stratosphere.
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.
It helps atoms to escape Earth's gravity in the exosphere.
It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.
It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.
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It forms ozone in the stratosphere.
It forms ozone in the stratosphere.
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.
It helps atoms to escape Earth's gravity in the exosphere.
It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.
It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.
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The two correct answers regarding the effects of ionizing radiation on the atmosphere are:
1. **It forms ozone in the stratosphere.**
2. **It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.**
These effects highlight the role of ionizing radiation in atmospheric chemistry and the ionization processes occurring at higher altitudes.
1. **It forms ozone in the stratosphere.**
2. **It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.**
These effects highlight the role of ionizing radiation in atmospheric chemistry and the ionization processes occurring at higher altitudes.