Q: 118 (IAS/2007)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,123,147,27,123,116,4
keywords:
{'annual range': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'northern hemisphere': [3, 0, 0, 2], 'southern hemisphere': [0, 0, 2, 2], 'temperature': [0, 1, 1, 7], 'pacific ocean': [15, 0, 7, 10], 'atlantic ocean': [0, 0, 0, 1]}
The first statement is incorrect because the annual range of temperature in the Atlantic Ocean is greater than in the Pacific Ocean. This is due to the former`s smaller size and shallower depth compared to the latter, which results in quicker and greater temperature changes.
The second statement is correct. The Northern Hemisphere has a larger landmass than the Southern Hemisphere, and land heats and cools faster than water. As a result, temperature ranges tend to be larger in the Northern Hemisphere than the Southern Hemisphere.
Therefore, only the second statement is correct. Option 2 is the correct choice. Statements should be evaluated individually to understand each concept clearly.