Geography · Oceanography
Consider the following statements regarding atolls: Assertion (A): An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef that encircles a lagoon. Reason (R): The presence of coral reefs at depths of up to 1280 m proves the Theory of Plate Tectonics. Select the correct answer from the codes 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
(A) is true, but (R) is false
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