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Which of the following statements about the ionosphere is NOT correct?

A

Radio waves transmitted from the earth are reflected back to the earth by this layer

B

It contains charged particles.

C

It is ionised by solar and cosmic radiation.

D

It is located immediately above the stratopause.

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The ionosphere is the part of the atmosphere that is ionized by solar radiation. It plays an important part in atmospheric electricity and forms the inner edge of the magnetosphere. The 7 Layers of Earth in Order are: Exosphere, Ionosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Ozone Layer, Stratosphere, Troposphere, Earth.s Surface
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