Consider the following statements : 1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds. 2. 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?

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Consider the following statements : ​ 1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds. ​ 2. 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? ​

CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: Both 1 and 2 ​. Trade winds cause the accumulation of warm tropical waters on the western side of the oceans. The zone between the Equator and the Tropics also causes the hot ocean currents to originate.

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