Thermocline exists between hypolimnion and epilimnion.
Reason : Thermocline acts as a barrier between hypolimnion and epilimnion.
Reason : Thermocline acts as a barrier between the two layers.

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

A

Explanation

Thermocline is a distinct layer in the large body of water such as ocean or lake in which temperature varies. The upper layer is warmer called epilimnion and the lower layer is colder called hypolimnion.