Consider the following statements:1.Marine heatwaves (MHW) are periods of extremely high temperatures in the ocean.2.Marine heatwaves are caused by an increase in the heat content of oceans, especially in the upper layers.3.The northern Bay of Bengal remains cool during the monsoon season.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Marine heatwaves (MHW) are periods of extremely high temperatures in the ocean.
2.Marine heatwaves are caused by an increase in the heat content of oceans, especially in the upper layers.
3.The northern Bay of Bengal remains cool during the monsoon season.
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: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Marine heatwaves (MHW) are periods of extremely high temperatures in the ocean. Marine heatwaves are caused by an increase in the heat content of oceans, especially in the upper layers.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The northern Bay of Bengal remains warm during the monsoon season.

Source: ForumIAS

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