Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
Explanation:
The torrid zone refers to the region on Earth that lies between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S).
- This zone experiences direct sunlight throughout the year, resulting in high temperatures and is commonly known as the tropical zone.
- It is characterized by hot and humid climates, and it includes regions such as the Amazon Rainforest, the Congo Basin, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Information Booster:
Geographical Zones:
- Torrid Zone (Tropical Zone):
- Location: Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
- Climate: Hot and humid, with no winter season and direct sunlight throughout the year.
- Examples: Includes tropical rainforests, deserts, and savannas.
- Temperate Zones:
- Location: Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle in the Northern Hemisphere, and between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Climate: Moderate climate, with four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter).
- Frigid Zones:
- Location: Between the Arctic Circle and the North Pole in the Northern Hemisphere, and between the Antarctic Circle and the South Pole in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Climate: Cold and polar, with long winters and short summers.