Consider the following statements:

1. Assertion (A): The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude.
2. Reason (R): The capacity to hold moisture in the form of water vapour is related to temperature.

Options:

1. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude because temperature generally decreases from the equator towards the poles. Since warm air can hold more water vapour than cold air, the capacity of air to retain moisture depends on temperature. Thus, the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

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