Question

The thermal zone that lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn :

• A. Frigid zone
• B. Temperate zone
• C. Torrid zone
• D. Extra-tropical zone

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Torrid zone

• The Torrid Zone is the region of the Earth surrounding the Equator.

• It is bounded by the Tropic of Cancer ($23.5^{\circ} \text{ N}$) in the Northern Hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn ($23.5^{\circ} \text{ S}$) in the Southern Hemisphere.

• The word "torrid" means parched or scorched. Because this region receives the most direct solar radiation throughout the year, it generally remains warm to hot year-round and does not experience a true "winter" like the temperate zones do.

• Frigid Zone: Located near the North and South Poles ($66.5^{\circ}$ to $90^{\circ}$ latitude).

• Temperate Zone: Located between the hot Torrid zone and the cold Frigid zone.

• Extra-tropical Zone: A general term for regions located outside the tropics (covering both Temperate and Frigid zones).