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Assertion (A): Earth is a watery planet that supports life.
Reason (R): Distribution of water is responsible for moderating the surface condition 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.
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation — Earth is a watery planet with 70 per cent of the earth's surface being covered by water. Distribution of water moderates the climate and surface condition of the earth, creating ideal conditions for Earth to support life.
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