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Consider the following statements about the troposphere: Statement-I: Its thickness is greater at the equator than at the poles. Statement-II: At the equator, strong convection currents transport heat to great heights. Which is correct?
A.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
B.
Both are correct but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C.
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D.
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Explanation:
Both statements are correct and the strong equatorial convection explains the thicker troposphere.