Ocean Currents Quiz
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Question
Which provides the most direct source of energy for a hurricane?(1 point)
Responses
rising, swirling winds
rising, swirling winds
friction with the ground
friction with the ground
heating of the air by the sun
heating of the air by the sun
warm ocean water
warm ocean water
Ocean Currents Quiz
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Question
What effects does ionizing radiation have on the atmosphere? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
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.
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 helps atoms to escape Earth's gravity in the exosphere.
It ionizes atoms and molecules in the thermosphere.