Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles. Statement-II: At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents. Which one of the followin

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Q: 85 (IAS/2024)
Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:
Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.

Statement-II:
At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

Both statements are correct. The thickness of the troposphere is indeed greater at the equator due to stronger convectional currents, which are a result of higher temperatures and solar radiation.