Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds. 2. In the temperate zone, westerlies make the eastern sections of oceans warmer than the western sections. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question:
Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds. 2. In the temperate zone, westerlies make the eastern sections of oceans warmer than the western sections. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds. 2. In the temperate zone, westerlies make the eastern sections of oceans warmer than the western sections. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
In tropical regions, trade winds pile warm water on the western sides. In temperate regions, westerlies move warm currents to eastern ocean margins. Hence, both statements are correct.
Explanation:
In tropical regions, trade winds pile warm water on the western sides. In temperate regions, westerlies move warm currents to eastern ocean margins. Hence, both statements are correct.
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