Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles. Statement-II: At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Repeated Topics | Questions in Last 5 Years |
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| Atmosphere | 11 (50%) |
| Movement of Earth | 4 (18%) |
| Tectonics | 3 (14%) |
| Ocean | 2 (9%) |
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