Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The pressure and wind system of any area depend on the latitude and altitude of the place.
2. Ocean currents along with onshore winds affect the climate of the coastal areas.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The pressure and wind system of any area depend on the latitude and altitude of the place. Thus it influences the temperature and rainfall pattern. The sea exerts a moderating influence on climate: As the distance from the sea increases, its moderating influence decreases and the people experience extreme weather conditions. This condition is known as continentality (i.e. very hot during summers and very cold during winters). Ocean currents along with onshore winds affect the climate of the coastal areas.