- In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds.
- In the temperate zone, westerlies make the eastern sections of oceans warmer than the western sections.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
Statement 1 is correct: Trade wind generates the equatorial current which pushes eastern section water in the western section.
Statement 2 is correct: Warm water comes in contact with the Westerlies. They are moved into the eastern part so In the temperate zone, westerlies make the eastern sections of oceans warmer than the western sections.
