Consider the following statements :
Statement I : In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses

Question

Consider the following statements :
Statement I : In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses, and poleward while crossing the oceans.
Statement II : In January, the air over the oceans is warmer than that over the landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

Accepted Answer

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I

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(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I

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(C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct

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(D) Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct