Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer…
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?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Solution
Trade winds push warm equatorial waters westward, making the western sides of tropical oceans warmer (Statement 1 correct). Westerlies in the temperate zone push warm waters towards the eastern side of oceans, making the eastern sides warmer (Statement 2 correct).