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.

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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.

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Accepted Answer

Correct Option: (a) 1 only Statement-1 is correct because in January, isotherms bend towards the north over warm oceans and towards the south over cold continents due to differential heating and cooling. Statement-2 is incorrect because warm ocean currents like the Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean warmer (not colder), causing isotherms to bend towards the north.

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