Geography · Motions of the Earth
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): All points on the Equator experience approximately equal length of day and night (about 12 hours each) throughout the year. Reason (R): The Equator receives sunlight at a direct (overhead) angle of 90° continuously and consistently throughout the entire year. Choose the correct option.
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- 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).
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Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
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