Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answer using the codes given below.Assertion (A) : In western Europe, rainfall decreases from the costal areas towards the interior. Reason (R) : Most of western Europe lies in the westerlies belt.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

  2. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

  3. A is true but R is false.

  4. A is false but R is true.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Western Europe is dominated by the Westerlies, which bring moisture-laden air from the Atlantic Ocean. As these winds move inland, they lose moisture through precipitation, causing a gradual decrease in rainfall from the coast toward the interior.

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