Question

Which of the following heat zones are correct?

Options

• Frigid Zone: 661/2°N to 661/2°S

• Temperate Zone: 90°N to 90°S

• Torrid Zone: 23Y2°N to 23 Y2°S

• All of the above

Answer 1

Torrid Zone: 23Y2°N to 23 Y2°S

Explanation:

• Frigid Zone: The correct latitudes for the Frigid Zones are 66½°N to 66½°S, not 661/2°N to 661/2°S.
• Temperate Zone: The Temperate Zones are between 23½°N to 66½°N in the Northern Hemisphere and 23½°S to 66½°S in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Torrid Zone: The Torrid Zone lies between 23½°N and 23½°S, which is the correct definition. This zone is the hottest due to the direct sunlight received throughout the year.