Question

Which of the following statements regarding ocean temperature are correct? \[ \begin{aligned} A.&\ \text{The maximum and minimum annual temperatures of ocean water are recorded in August and February respectively in the Northern Hemisphere.} B.&\ \text{The Atlantic Ocean records lower annual range of temperature than the Pacific Ocean.} C.&\ \text{Annual range of temperature is higher in the enclosed sea than in the open sea.} D.&\ \text{The isotherms are not regular and do not follow latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere.} \end{aligned} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and D only
• B. B, C and D only
• C. A, C and D only
• D. A, B and C only

Hint:

Remember these facts about ocean temperature: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Maximum (N.H.)} &\rightarrow \text{August}, \text{Minimum (N.H.)} &\rightarrow \text{February}, \text{Atlantic} &\rightarrow \text{Higher Annual Range than Pacific}, \text{Enclosed Seas} &\rightarrow \text{Greater Annual Temperature Range}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Atlantic varies more; enclosed seas vary most.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C