Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.
Statement II: At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
4
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct