The Thermosphere Is: 1

question 18

Multiple Choice

The thermosphere is: 1. the layer of atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface where weather occurs.
2. supports long distance communication because it reflects outgoing radio waves back to Earth without the use of satellites.
3. the layer where auroras form when electrically charged particles from the sun collide with gas molecules releasing energy visible as light of different colors

• A)1 only
• B)2 only
• C)3 only
• D)2 and 3

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Definitions:

Protosigns

Primitive forms of sign language or gestural communication that may have been the precursors to spoken language in human evolution.

Crib Signs

Crib signs refer to visual or physical indicators, often in a baby's crib, that can signal various needs or states of well-being of the infant.

Idiosyncratic Signs

Unique or individual symbols, behaviors, or indicators that are characteristic of a particular person.

Overgeneralization

The cognitive bias involving the extension of conclusions or rules to broader contexts than is justified by the evidence, often seen in language acquisition and stereotyping.