Which of the following statements gives the main reason that night-time radio broadcasts can be sent over long distances?

A. Radio waves propagate more efficiently through cooler, high-density air.
B. Radio stations put out more power at night.
C. The low D-level region of the ionosphere is weaker at night.
D. There is less interference because many radio stations do not broadcast at night.


Answer: C

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