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

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:

(b)

Moderate

Explanation

Moisture relates to temperature, which varies with latitude. Hence, (b) is correct.