Geography · Biogeography and Soils
Assertion (A): Because of low bacterial activity, thick layers of peat develop in Sub-Arctic and Tundra climates. Reason (R): Humus accumulates in cold climates as bacterial growth and decomposition are slow. Select the correct option from the choices given below.
- 1(A) is false but (R) is true.
- 2(A) is true but (R) is false.
- 3Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- 4Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).✓
Correct answer
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
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