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Which continents and water bodies come under the torrid zone?

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What Is the Torrid Zone?

By S.F. Heron; Updated April 25, 2018



The torrid zone refers to the area of the earth near the equator. As its name suggests, the torrid zone is generally warm. It has a wet and dry season but does not experience the four seasons familiar to residents of the temperate zones further from the equator. The warmth of the torrid zone influences its weather, ecosystems and geographic features.

The torrid zone refers to the area of the earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Geographically, the torrid zone is defined by 23.5 degrees north latitude and 23.5 degrees south latitude.

Answer 2

Answer:

Latin America and the Caribbean of western hemisphere and Australia, Africa and Asia continents of eastern hemisphere are falling under the Torrid Zone.

Explanation:

The geographical region lies near to the equator of Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn is known as Torrid Zone. Almost 40% of total earth population is residing in this zone that has tropical rainforests and lush jungles with towering trees. The continents are covered under the Torrid Zone on basis of their locations on the globe.