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Si desde nuestro yate estamos transmitiendo por radio en onda corta, las ondas de este modo de radio son reflejadas por la capa atmosférica:If transmitting on short wave from our yacht, these waves are reflected by the atmospheric layer:

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Correct answer: c) Ionosphere.

Why it is correct

The ionosphere bounces short wave back to Earth. Bouncing like that, the signal goes round the world.

Why the others are not

  • a) It does not reflect.
  • b) It filters ultraviolet.
  • d) It does not reflect short wave.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Short wave: ionosphere.

Where this question comes from

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