Consider the following statements: Statement I: In January,

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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?

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A Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I

B Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I

C Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct

D Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct

EXPLANATION

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