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Geography › Oceanography

With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements
is/are correct?
1. OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm which is 129 meters in the southwestern Indian Ocean during January – March.
2. OMT collected during January – March can be used in assessing whether the
amount of rainfall in monsoon will be less or more than a certain long-term mean.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(B)