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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion(A) : Increase in carbon dioxide would melt polar ice. Reason (R) : Global temperature would rise

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

The carbon dioxide envelope in earth's atmosphere traps the heat. With increase in the proportion of carbon dioxide, therefore, the global temperature would rise, thus causing the polar ice to melt

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