Consider the following statements about temperature of ocean water 1 The enclosed seas in the low la...........

Geography World - Water Bodies

Consider the following statements about temperature of ocean water

1. The enclosed seas in the low latitudes record relatively lower temperature than the open seas.

2. Winds blowing from the land towards the oceans drive warm surface water away from the coast resulting into the longitudinal variation in the temperature.

3. There is a uniform rate of decrease of temperature with the increasing depth.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2 only

2 and 3 only

1 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

2 only

Statement 1 is incorrect. Enclosed seas in low latitudes generally record higher temperatures due to the influence of the sun.

Statement 2 is correct. Winds blowing from land towards the oceans can drive warm surface water away from the coast, resulting in a process known as upwelling, which can influence longitudinal variations in temperature along the coast.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The rate of decrease of temperature with increasing depth in the ocean is not uniform; it varies with factors such as location, currents, and seasons.