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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter.
Statement-II: The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter.
Statement-II: The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct Answer
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Subject: Geography.Context: Differential Heating of Land and Water.Details: Statement I is incorrect; the temperature contrast between continents and oceans is ......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2023
Ref. Subject Geography
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Climatology
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Subject ▼
Geography.
Context ▼
Differential Heating of Land and Water.
Details ▼
Statement I is incorrect; the temperature contrast between continents and oceans is actually most pronounced during winter, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere where large landmasses cool down drastically compared to the oceans. Statement II is correct; water has a much higher specific heat capacity than land, meaning it heats up and cools down much more slowly.
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