Q. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Ocean Temperature?
  1. The highest ocean temperature is recorded at the equator.
  2. The oceans in the northern hemisphere record rela­tively higher average temperature than in the southern hemisphere.
Select the correct code from the options given below:

Answer: Only 2
Notes: The Northern Hemisphere has more land area than that of the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, the oceans of the Northern are warmer than that of the Southern Oceans.
The highest temperature is not recorded at the equator rather it is a bit north of it.

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