Geography
Assertion (A): Tidal range is not constant.
Reason (R): Tidal range varies due to the earth's rotation on its axis.
- 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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Answer
A is true but R is false.
Explanation — While tidal range does get influenced by Earth's rotation on its axis, the main reason for variation in tidal range is due to changes in the locations of the Moon and Sun.
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