Question

Assertion A: Solar pond is an artificially constructed water pond in which significant temperature rise occurs in lower region.
Reason R: The salinity gradient (salt-slope) gives pond a vertical density difference creating a non-convecting environment.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Hint:

Solar pond works on the principle of salt gradient.
The salt gradient prevents convection.
Heat is trapped in the lower region.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A