Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Assertion (A):The change in sea level at any coastal location depends on the sum of global, regional and local factors.
Reason (R):Therefore, the global mean sea level rise translates into a uniform rise in sea level around the world.
ABoth A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
BBoth A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
CA is correct but R is not correct ✓ Correct
DA is not correct but R is correct
Correct answer: (C) A is correct but R is not correct
Explanation
The assertion is correct, as sea level change at any coast is the sum of global, regional and local factors.
Land subsidence, ocean currents and gravity all modify the local sea level.
The reason is wrong, because the global mean rise does not translate into a uniform rise everywhere.
Some coasts rise faster than the global average while others rise slower or even fall.
The reason contradicts the assertion by wrongly claiming a uniform worldwide rise.
Vertical land motion can dominate local relative sea level trends.
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