MASTER OF ARTS (GEOGRAPHY) Study Guide - Torrid Zone, Tropics, Antarctic Circle
4 Apr 2023
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Sun is the major source of atmospheric temperature. In fact, the atmosphere receives a very low amount of heat energy from the sun as it receives most of its energy from the long-wave terrestrial radiation. The heating and cooling of the atmosphere are accomplished through direct solar radiation and through the transfer of energy from the earth through the processes of conduction, convection, and radiation. The three major heat zones of the earth are: temperate zone, torrid zone. These are based on the distance they have from equator. This is the hottest zone of the earth. The region that lies from the tropic of cancer (23. 5 n), across. Equator (0 ) to the tropic of capricorn (23. 5 s) is considered the torrid zone (tropical zone). The sun"s ray falls directly at least once a year. This is the habitable heat zone of the earth. There are two temperate zones lie in between in both 23 to.
