GK Question

geography medium true_false

The ionosphere is part of the thermosphere and reflects radio waves.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

The ionosphere is a region within the thermosphere (60-1,000 km altitude) containing ionized particles that reflect radio waves, enabling long-distance communication. It is affected by solar activity and causes auroras near the poles.

Topic Atmosphere
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Banking