Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Global Overturning Circulation (GOC) is responsible for the transport of carbon and heat among the ocean basins and between the ocean and the atmosphere. 
2.Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) carries cold surface waters from the tropics towards the Northern Hemisphere.
3.The collapse of AMOC will make Europe very cold.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. GOC is responsible for the transport of carbon and heat among the ocean basins and between the ocean and the atmosphere. AMOC carries cold surface waters from the tropics towards the Northern Hemisphere.

Statement 2 is incorrect. AMOC carries warm surface waters from the tropics towards the Northern Hemisphere.

Source: The Hindu

 

 

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