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2023 Q14: Consider the following statements regarding temperature contrasts: I. The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater in summer than in winter. II. Water has a higher specific heat than land. Which is correct?
A.
(a) Both are correct and II explains I
B.
(b) Both are correct but II does not explain I
C.
(c) I is correct but II is incorrect
D.
(d) I is incorrect but II is correct
Explanation:
Explanation: Both statements are correct and the high specific heat of water explains the lower temperature variation over oceans.