Consider the following statements: 1. General circulation of the atmosphere plays an important role in the formation of the ocean currents. 2. The transfer of heat energy from the lower latitudes to the higher latitudes maintains the general circulation pattern of the atmosphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. General circulation of the atmosphere plays an important role in the formation of the ocean currents.
2. The transfer of heat energy from the lower latitudes to the higher latitudes maintains the general circulation pattern of the atmosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
- a.
1 only
- b.
2 only
- c.Correct answer
Both 1 and 2
- d.
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
- The general circulation of the atmosphere also sets in motion the ocean water circulation, which influences the earth’s climate.
- The general circulation of the atmosphere also affects the oceans. The large-scale winds of the atmosphere initiate large and slow moving currents of the ocean. Oceans, in turn, provide input of energy and water vapour into the air. These interactions take place rather slowly over a large part of the ocean.
- The three cells, as shown in the diagram, set the pattern for the general circulation of the atmosphere. The transfer of heat energy from the lower latitudes to the higher latitudes maintains the general circulation.
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