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:
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Isotherms deviate northwards over the ocean due to its high specific heat and southwards over the continent due to cooling. The Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift warm the North Atlantic Ocean, causing isotherms to bend northward, contradicting the second statement.
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