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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 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 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.
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Answer 1

The 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 responses accurately reflect the roles of ionizing radiation in the atmosphere.