Assertion (A) : The temperature recorded at the surface of enclosed seas of high latitudes is lower than the temperature recorded at relatively greater depth.Reason (R) : The surface of ocean directly receives insolation and heat is transmitted to the lower part of the ocean through the process of conduction.Codes

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Assertion (A) : The temperature recorded at the surface of enclosed s

1.	Assertion (A) : The temperature recorded at the surface of enclosed seas of high latitudes is lower than the temperature recorded at relatively greater depth.Reason (R) : The surface of ocean directly receives insolation and heat is transmitted to the lower part of the ocean through the process of conduction.Codes
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true but (R) is false
D.	(A) is false but (R) is true
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

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