Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following statements:

  1. The average surface temperature of ocean water is approximately 27°C.
  2. The average temperature decreases poleward at a general rate of about 0.5°C per degree of latitude.
  3. Average temperatures are approximately 22°C at 20° latitude, 14°C at 40° latitude and 0°C near the poles.
  4. The highest average ocean-surface temperature is recorded exactly at the equator.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only.
  2. 2, 3 and 4 only.
  3. 1, 2 and 3 only.
  4. 1 and 4 only.
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