UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Climatology

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    Assertion (A): The thickness of the atmosphere is the maximum over the equator.     
    Reason (R): High insulation and strong convection currents occur over the equator.

    A)  Both A are 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 fast false but R is true

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    High insolation and strong convection currents result in expansion of air at the equator. Therefore the thickness of atmosphere is the maximum over the equator.                                  


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