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?
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Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2
Both are correct — in the tropics, trade winds pile warm water on the western side of oceans; in the temperate zone, westerlies drive warm water to the eastern sides, making them warmer than the western sides.
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