Answer the following questions:
(a) Long-distance radio broadcasts use short-wave bands. Why?
(b) It is necessary to use satellites for long-distance TV transmission. Why?
Answer the following questions:
(a) Long-distance radio broadcasts use short-wave bands. Why?
(b) It is necessary to use satellites for long-distance TV transmission. Why?

(a) Ionosphere reflects waves in the shortwave bands.

(b) The frequency and energy of television transmissions are both high. As a result, the ionosphere does not fully reflect it. The TV transmissions are reflected by satellites.