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General Class (Element 3) • 2023-2027

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Question G3C08

From subelement G3 - G3C

G3C08
Answer: A

Why are HF scatter signals in the skip zone usually weak?

AOnly a small part of the signal energy is scattered into the skip zone
BSignals are scattered from the magnetosphere, which is not a good reflector
CPropagation is via ground waves, which absorb most of the signal energy
DPropagation is via ducts in the F region, which absorb most of the energy