Question

Assertion (A): Volcanoes act as natural safety valves.

Reason (R): Volcanoes help in releasing the intense pressure which builds up inside the earth.

Options

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct reason for A.

• Both A and R are true but R is not the correct reason for A.

• A is true and R is false.

• A is false and R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true and R is the correct reason for A.

Explanation:

Volcanoes act as natural safety valves because they release the intense pressure that builds up inside the earth. This release prevents extreme pressure accumulation that could cause more catastrophic eruptions or earthquakes. Hence, the reason correctly explains the assertion.