Consider the following statements: 1. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean. 2. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than that in the Southern Hemisphere. Which of

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Q: 118 (IAS/2007)
Consider the following statements:
1. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean.
2. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than that in the Southern Hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'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.