Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more in subtropical and temperate areas than in equatorial and polar regions.
Statement II: Subtropical and temperate areas have less dry winds.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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✓ Correct
D.Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
Explanation
Statement I is correct: dust particles are more concentrated in subtropical and temperate regions due to dry winds blowing over deserts and the Earth's largest deserts being situated in these belts. Statement II is incorrect — subtropical and temperate areas actually experience MORE dry winds (such as the trade winds blowing over hot subtropical deserts), not less. The increased dust load is a consequence of these stronger dry winds. Hence only Statement I is correct.
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