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Question
Distinguish between the following:
Torrid and Temperate Zones.
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Solution
Torrid Zone :
- It lies between 23 1/2° N and 23 1/2° S
- It receives the highest temperature and rainfall.
- It receives the vertical sun’s rays.
- Equatorial region and the tropical belt receive maximum insolation
Temperate Zone :
- It lies between 23 1/2° N and 66 1/2° N & 23 1/2° S and 66 1/2° S
- It receives medium, temperature, and rainfall.
- It received slanting rays of the sun.
- Due to the spherical shape of the earth, this zone received quite less amount of insolation.
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