Question

Assertion (A): The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude

Reason (R): The capacity to hold moisture in the form of water vapour is related to temperature.

(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true

Answer 1

(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

The amount of moisture in atmosphere is related to latitude because the temperature depends upon the latitude and capacity to hold moisture is related to temperature.