Consider the following statements and identify the correct one s 1 The oceans in the southern hemisp...........

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Consider the following statements and identify the correct one/s

1. The oceans in the southern hemisphere record higher temperature than those in northern hemisphere.

2. The highest oceanic temperatures are recorded at the equator as sun is directly overhead here.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1 only

2 only

Both are correct

Neither is correct

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Explanation:

Both the statements are incorrect.
First statement is incorrect. The oceans in the northern hemisphere receive more heat due to their contact with larger extent of land than their counterparts in the southern hemisphere and thus the temperature of surface water is comparatively higher in the northern hemisphere than the southern hemisphere.
Second statement is incorrect. The highest oceanic temperature is not recorded at the equator it is because of more landmass is present there. Continentality affects the temperature.