lsquo Temperature of oceans varies with depth as well as latitude rdquo Consider the following stat...........

Geography and Environment (UPPCS) World climates

‘Temperature of oceans varies with depth as well as latitude.” Consider the following statements in this regard:

1. The highest temperature is recorded at equator due to high annual mean temperature.

2. Oceans in northern hemisphere have lower average temperature than oceans in Southern Hemisphere.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The highest temperature is not recorded at the equator but slightly towards north of it.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Oceans in northern hemisphere have higher average temperature than oceans in Southern Hemisphere due to dominance of land.
Supplementary notes: Temperature variations in Oceans The oceans in the northern hemisphere record relatively higher temperature than in the southern hemisphere.
The highest temperature is not recorded at the equator but slightly towards north of it.
The average annual temperatures for the northern and southern hemisphere are around 19° C and 16° C respectively.
This variation is due to the unequal distribution of land and water in the northern and southern hemispheres.
The high mean temperature of oceans of northern hemisphere is due to presence of land which heats slowly and cools slowly.
Presence of vast land surfaces in the northern hemisphere keeps the oceans warmer where mean ocean temperature is relatively low.