2025 Geography - Climatology

Consider the following statements : Statement I: In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses, and poleward while crossing the oceans. Statement II : In January, the air over the oceans is warmer than that over the landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
• Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
• Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
• Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct