Final answer:
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, with (R) being the correct explanation of (A). The dry climate and high temperatures in arid regions lead to fast evaporation rates, explaining why the soil is low in humus and moisture.
Step-by-step explanation:
The given question presents two statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R) - regarding the rate of evaporation in arid soil regions and the contributing factors. To answer the question, we need to verify the authenticity of both statements and determine the relationship between them.
Assertion (A) states that evaporation is faster in the arid soil region and the soil lacks humus and moisture. This is true because arid regions experience high temperatures and low moisture content, leading to higher rates of evaporation.
Reason (R) provides the justification that the climate is dry and the temperature is high in arid regions. This is also a correct statement and directly explains why evaporation is rapid in these regions since high temperatures and dry conditions are conducive to evaporation.
Therefore, the correct option is A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. High temperature and dry climate conditions found in arid regions are the core reasons for the lack of humus and moisture in the soil, and the increased evaporation rate.