Question
what effects does ionizing radiation have on the atmosphere? select the two correct answers.
a. it helps atoms to escape earths gravity in the exosphere
b. it is the chief cause of warming in the troposphere
c. it ionizing atoms and molecules in the thermosphere
d. it forms ozone in the stratosphere
a. it helps atoms to escape earths gravity in the exosphere
b. it is the chief cause of warming in the troposphere
c. it ionizing atoms and molecules in the thermosphere
d. it forms ozone in the stratosphere
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The two correct answers regarding the effects of ionizing radiation on the atmosphere are:
**c. it ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere**
**d. it forms ozone in the stratosphere**
Ionizing radiation interacts with atmospheric gases, particularly in the thermosphere, leading to the ionization of atoms and molecules. Additionally, in the stratosphere, UV radiation from the Sun helps in the formation of ozone (O3) through photochemical reactions.
**c. it ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere**
**d. it forms ozone in the stratosphere**
Ionizing radiation interacts with atmospheric gases, particularly in the thermosphere, leading to the ionization of atoms and molecules. Additionally, in the stratosphere, UV radiation from the Sun helps in the formation of ozone (O3) through photochemical reactions.