Geography
Assertion (A): The atmosphere is the most dynamic entity on the earth's surface.
Reason (R): Large masses of air are being moved up and down and across the surface of the earth.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Atmosphere
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation — Due to its composition, the atmosphere is the most dynamic entity. Large masses of air are being moved up and down and across the surface of the earth. The energy of the sun is responsible for keeping the atmosphere in a dynamic state.
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