Assertion A The annual range of temperature is more extreme in the Northern Hemisphere co...........

Geography World climates

Assertion (A)- The annual range of temperature is more extreme in the Northern Hemisphere compared to Southern Hemisphere.

Reason (R)- Due to lesser landmass in Southern Hemisphere, the moderating effect of ocean is more pronounced.

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation for A

Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation for A

A is correct but R is incorrect

A is incorrect but R is correct

छोटे Courses बड़े Results

Master World climates

Prepare through Micro-courses

Try Now

Explanation:

Both the statements are correct.

The effect of the ocean is well pronounced in the southern hemisphere. Here the isotherms are more or less parallel to the latitudes and the variation in temperature is more gradual than in the northern hemisphere.
The highest range of temperature is more due to continentality