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Glacial meltwater chemistry MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1Assertion (A): Changes in Himalayan glacial meltwater chemistry can affect river ecosystems, agriculture and drinking water supplies downstream. Reason (R): The Himalayas are often called the Water Tower of Asia. Select the correct answer.
Explanation
A is true because scientists warned that meltwater chemistry changes could affect river ecosystems, agriculture and drinking water downstream. R is also true because the Himalayas are often called the Water Tower of Asia, but that label does not explain the chemical mechanisms behind the impacts.
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