Consider the following statements. Assertion (A): The ground temperature of the forested region is lower than the open ground on the same latitude. Reason (R): During the day, trees lose water by eva…

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Consider the following statements. Assertion (A): The ground temperature of the forested region is lower than the open ground on the same latitude. Reason (R): During the day, trees lose water by evapotranspiration, leading to cool air above the forest. The correct answer is:

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A and R both correct and R is NOT correct explanation of A

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Explanation: Both are true — forest floors are cooler, and evapotranspiration cools the air — but per the key, evapotranspiration is not accepted as the correct explanation (shading/canopy interception being the primary cause).

Consider the following statements. Assertion (A): The ground temperature of the forested region is lower than the open ground on the same latitude. Reason (R): During the day, trees lose water by evapotranspiration, leading to cool air above the forest. The correct answer is:

Answer: B. A and R both correct and R is NOT correct explanation of A

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Consider the following statements. Assertion (A): The ground temperature of the forested region is lower than the open ground on the same latitude. Reason (R): During the day, trees lose water by evapotranspiration, leading to cool air above the forest. The correct answer is:

Answer: B. A and R both correct and R is NOT correct explanation of A

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