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Where is the Torrid Zone located on the earth’s surface?
A
Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
B
Between the Tropic of Canter and the Arctic Circle
C
Between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn
D
Between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Torrid Zone also refers to the region of the planet between the Tropic of Cancer and the Capricorn Tropic. Geographically, it is situated at 23.5 degrees north latitude and 23.5 degrees south latitude.

Detailed explanation-2: -S1: Torrid zone is located between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. S2: Temperate Zone is located between the Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle in the Southern Hemisphere.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tropical, or Torrid Zone, lies near the Equator and extends to the Tropic of Cancer in the north and the Tropic of Capricorn in the south.

Detailed explanation-4: -Torrid Zone: This is that zone of earth’s surface which receives the maximum amount of heat because this zone is present between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. This region or area receives the direct and vertical sun rays for the whole year.

Detailed explanation-5: -THE TORRID ZONE It is the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5 degrees North) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees South) because the midday Sunlight is directly overhead at a minimum each year in all latitudes, This zone receives the most heat from the Sun.

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