2025 Geography - Geophysics

Consider the following statements : Statement I: Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth's rotation and axis. Statement II : Solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections bombarded the Earth's outermost atmosphere with tremendous amount of energy. Statement III : As the Earth's polar ice melts, the water tends to move towards the equator. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
• Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explain Statement I
• Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
• Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct