Question

Assertion [A]: The Canary ocean current intensifies rainless conditions in the coastal region of the Sahara desert.

Reason [R]: It causes the winds to shed most of its moisture in the ocean before reaching the land.

Read the above given statements carefully and select the option that is true.

• A. Both A and R is true. R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R is true. R is the incorrect explanation of A.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. Both A and R is false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C A is true but R is false.

The Canary current is a cold ocean current. It journeys along the north-west coast of Africa. As the onshore winds come in contact with the cold ocean current, it becomes stable and stops cloud formation. This intensifies rainless conditions in the coastal region of the Sahara desert.