Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements:
1. Offshore winds drive warm surface water away from the coast resulting into upwelling of cold bottom water from below.
2. Onshore winds pile up warm water near the coast and raise the temperature.

Which of the above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Onshore wind is the one that blows from the sea towards the land. On the other hand, offshore wind is the type of wind that blows from the land towards the sea. The winds usually occur due to differences in pressure, in the atmosphere.