Consider the following statements Statement I The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more...........

Geography and Environment (PCS) World climates

Consider the following statements:

Statement I:

The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more in subtropical and temperate areas than in equatorial and polar regions.

Statement II:

Subtropical and temperate areas have less dry winds.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I

Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct

Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct

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Explanation:

- Statement I: This statement is true. Dust particle concentration is higher in subtropical and temperate areas compared to equatorial and polar regions due to factors like dry conditions and wind patterns that uplift dust.

- Statement II: This statement is incorrect. Subtropical and temperate regions generally experience more dry winds, which contributes to higher dust levels as these winds can lift and carry dust particles.

- Option 1: Incorrect. Statement II is not true, so it can't explain Statement I.

- Option 2: Incorrect. Both statements are not correct.

- Option 3: Correct. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

- Option 4: Incorrect. Statement II is not correct.