GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Tropical zone
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Temperate zone
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Sub-tropical zone
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Equatorial zone
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Detailed explanation-1: -The region between 23.5 degrees North and 23.5 degrees South latitudes is called tropical zone, because it lies between the lines of the tropics. This region is the hottest, since it receives direct and focussed sunlight thoughout the year.
Detailed explanation-2: -Tropic of Cancer: 23.5 degrees north of equator. Tropic of Capricorn: 23.5 degrees south of equator. Antarctic circle: 23.5 degrees from south pole.
Detailed explanation-3: -Further divide into 2 zones: The North temperate zone which is between the Tropic of Cancer 23.5° N and the Arctic Circle 66.5° N.
Detailed explanation-4: -The temperate zone lies between 23.5 degrees and 66.5 degrees in the north and south hemispheres. The North Temperate Zone is situated between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer.