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E3A08
When a meteor strikes the Earth's atmosphere, a linear ionized region is formed at what region of the ionosphere?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: A. The E region
Meteors burn up and ionize a trail in the E region, about 50 to 75 miles high. That ionized trail briefly reflects radio signals.
Tip: Meteors light up the E region.