Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January?. 1. The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent. 2. The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north. Select the answer using the code given below :

Question

GSEasyPrelims 2024Physical Geography

Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January?.

The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent.
The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north.

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Explanation

Understanding Isotherms and Their Behavior

Isotherms are lines on a map connecting points with the same temperature.
January is a winter month in the Northern Hemisphere.
Land and Water Heating Differences: Land heats up and cools down faster than water. This leads to significant temperature differences between continents and oceans in winter.

Statement 1: Correct

Statement 2: Incorrect

The Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift are warm ocean currents, not cold.
These currents bring warm water from the tropics towards Europe, making the North Atlantic relatively warmer in winter.
Isotherms bend northward over the North Atlantic due to these warm currents.

Conclusion: Only statement 1 is a correct inference from isothermal maps in January.