Consider the following statements : Statement I : In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses, and poleward while crossing the oceans. Statement II : In January, the air over the oceans is warmer than that over the landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere. 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 explains Statement I
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
Correct Answer
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
D
Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
Explanation
Both statements are factually correct as isotherms shift equatorward over cold land and poleward over warm oceans in winter, and oceans are indeed warmer than land in the Northern Hemisphere during January. However, (
ClimatologyTemperature DistributionIsothermsDifferential HeatingLand-Sea ContrastNorthern HemisphereWinter Season