UPSC 2023GeographyModerate

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter. Statement-II : The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

a
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
b
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
c
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
d
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
ClimatologyTemperature Distribution and Specific HeatTemperature contrastcontinentsoceanssummerwinterspecific heatland surfacewater

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