INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?
A
polar, temperate, tropical
B
tropical, temperate, polar
C
temperate, polar, tropical
D
none of above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tropical zone: It is located near the equator. It is the warmest of all the zones. Temperate zone: It lies between the poles and the equator and is therefore is effected by wind from both regions. Polar zone: It is located at the south and north poles.

Detailed explanation-2: -In dependence on air mass, which is in prevalence in different seasons, Arctic (Antarctic) and subarctic (subantarctic) belts are distinguished in these latitudes. Two kinds of climates are considered: continental and oceanic.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Frigid Zone, Temperate Zone, and Torrid Zone are the three different heat zones of the Earth. The Torrid Zone is just the hottest of the different zones since it is closest to the equator.

Detailed explanation-4: -A-Tropical Climates. Tropical moist climates extend north and south from the equator to about 15° to 25° latitude. B-Dry Climates. C-Moist Subtropical Mid-Latitude Climates. D-Moist Continental Mid-Latitude Climates. E-Polar Climates. H-Highlands.

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