Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses, and poleward while crossing the oceans.
Statement II: In January, the air over the oceans is warmer than that over the landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: A
• In January, isotherms shift south over cold continents and north over warmer oceans in the Northern Hemisphere.
• Oceans retain heat longer than land due to higher specific heat, keeping them warmer in winter.
• This temperature contrast directly explains the isothermal bending pattern.
Attempt Prelims MCQs or open Mains questions by paper — then continue the same bank inside the app with visual decks.
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