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Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January? 1. The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent. 2. The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north. Select the answer using the code given below:

UPSC Β· 2024 Β· Geography
Question:
Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January? 1. The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent. 2. The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north. Select the answer using the code given below:

Options

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1 only

Explanation:
In January, isotherms bend northward over warm oceans and southward over cold landmasses; the Gulf Stream warms the Atlantic, not cools it.

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