Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1: It is easier to generate static electricity on cold, dry winter days than on warm, humid days. Statement 2: Moisture present in the air carries away charges from the charged surface.

• A. Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
• B. Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
• C. Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.