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What is the difference between the exosphere and ionosphere?

the exosphere is a layer in space and generally is not taken as one of the atmospheric layers whereas the ionosphere is a layer containing highly charged anions and is an upper part of the thermosphere.


What is the ionosphere made up of?

The ionosphere is made up of a layer of the Earth's atmosphere that contains a high concentration of ions and free electrons. It is composed of various ionized gases, such as oxygen and nitrogen, that are affected by solar radiation. The ionosphere plays a crucial role in radio wave propagation and communication.


4 high frequency waves are a observed by the f2 layer b reflected by d layer c capable of use for long-distance communication on the moon d affected by the solar cycle?

b. reflected by d layer. The D layer in the ionosphere can reflect high-frequency waves back towards Earth. d. affected by the solar cycle. High-frequency waves can be influenced by the solar cycle variations, impacting their propagation characteristics. c. capable of use for long-distance communication on the moon. High-frequency waves can be used for long-distance communication due to their ability to bounce off the ionosphere and travel long distances. a. observed by F2 layer. The F2 layer in the ionosphere plays a role in observing high-frequency waves but may not necessarily be the layer that reflects them.


Do Auroras occur in the ionosphere?

Yes, auroras occur in the ionosphere. They are caused by the interaction of charged particles from the sun with the Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere, creating a colorful display of light. The ionosphere, being part of the upper atmosphere, plays a key role in facilitating this phenomenon.


What does the ionosphere consist of?

The ionosphere is a region of the Earth's upper atmosphere containing ions and free electrons. It is composed of several layers of the atmosphere where solar radiation can ionize atoms and molecules, creating regions of charged particles that affect radio wave propagation and communication.

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Which layer contains ions?

The ionosphere, which is part of the Earth's atmosphere, contains ions. The ionosphere is located in the thermosphere and is responsible for reflecting radio waves back to Earth and playing a role in the Earth's magnetic field.


What is the upper portion of the thermosphere called?

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What is the upper portion of the thermosphere?

The upper part of the thermosphere is called the Ionosphere A+ Magnetosphere


What is the difference between the exosphere and ionosphere?

the exosphere is a layer in space and generally is not taken as one of the atmospheric layers whereas the ionosphere is a layer containing highly charged anions and is an upper part of the thermosphere.


What opart of the layers contains ions?

Ionosphere contains ions. It is a part of atmosphere.


Which layer of the earth contains the tectonic plates?

The plates are part of the crust, the upper layer of the Earth. The plates are moved by currents in the upper mantle. The plates and flexible upper mantle are referred to collectively as the lithosphere and sit atop the mantle layer called the aesthenosphere.


Upper layer part of the stratosphere?

we are here to search for the answer, not for telling you or discussing among ourselves.The upper layer of the atmosphere is the exosphere, and contains very little ozone.The layer of the atmosphere with the most ozone is the stratosphere.


Which two minor layers of parts of a main layers?

The Ionosphere and the Exosphere (minor layers) are parts of the Thermosphere (major layer).The ionosphere is part of the theremosphere.


Describe the 2 layers of the thermosphere?

The thermosphere consists of two layers: the lower layer, called the mesosphere, extends from about 50-85 kilometers above the Earth's surface. The upper layer, known as the thermosphere, starts around 85 kilometers and extends to about 600 kilometers. These layers experience extreme temperatures, are where the auroras occur, and are important for satellite communication and navigation.


Which two minor layers are parts of a main layer?

The Ionosphere and the Exosphere (minor layers) are parts of the Thermosphere (major layer).The ionosphere is part of the theremosphere.


Is the ionosphere a layer of the atmosphere?

Yes, It is a part of the upper atmosphere. It comprises portions of the mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere. The atmosphere is simply the blanket of air that surrounds the earth, but it houses the ionosphere and the rest of the layers of the atmosphere (mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, trosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere etc.


What is the difference between ionosphere and thermosphere?

The ionosphere is a region of Earth's upper atmosphere where ions and free electrons exist due to solar radiation, affecting radio wave propagation. The thermosphere is the layer above the mesosphere where temperatures increase significantly with altitude due to absorption of solar energy, and it extends into outer space. The ionosphere is a part of the thermosphere.