[Solved] 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.

Q34. 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?

1. Both Statement-l and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-1I are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
3. Statement-1 is Correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. Statement-1 is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: D

• The specific heat capacity of water is much greater than the land – more heat is required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by 1 degree than one gram of land. So statement II is correct.
• During winter land cools down faster and to a large extent compared to Oceans leading to significant temperature difference. So statement I is incorrect.