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A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called the ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why

A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called the ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why?
1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to earth.
2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(d)

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Explanation

Option (d) is correct: The ionosphere reflects radio waves due to its high concentration of charged particles, not due to the presence of ozone or the wavelength of radio waves.