Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion: A Glaciers in mountain areas and polar ice caps are particularly sensitive to temperature shifts.
Reason R: The Earth's ice cover acts as a protective mirror, reflecting a large portion of the sun's energy that goes back into the space.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and B are 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

Answer: (A)

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

Answer 2

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