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 true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A Js false but R is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Ans. (a)

Explanation

The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude. Because, according to the change in latitudes, temperature also varies on the earth. Temperature directly influences the moisture holding capacity of the atmosphere.