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La composición estructural de la atmosfera terrestre, presenta un estrato a una altura aproximada de 150 kilómetros desde la superficie que hace rebotar hacia abajo las ondas electromagnéticas cortas y medias y no les permite salir al espacio exterior, este estrato o capa se le llama:The atmosphere has a layer about 150 km up that reflects short and medium electromagnetic waves back down, not letting them escape to space. It is called:

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Correct answer: b) The ionosphere.

Why it is correct

The ionosphere holds charged gases that reflect radio waves. That is why short wave travels so far.

Why the others are not

  • a) It is lower.
  • c) It is the outermost layer.
  • d) It is the magnetic field.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Bounces radio: ionosphere.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

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