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Exploring the Tropics
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Exploring the Tropics
🌍 Part 1: The Tropical Lines
1. Which two important lines mark the boundaries of the Tropics?
Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
Prime Meridian and International Date Line
Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle
North Pole and South Pole
2. The Tropic of Cancer is located at approximately:
23.5°N
23.5°S
0°
45°N
3. Which of these ecosystems can be found within the Tropics? (Tick all that apply)
Tropical rainforests
Deserts
Savannas
Tundra
4. The area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn is called:
The ________________
🌡️ Part 2: Tropical Climate
5. How does the climate in the Tropics compare to the UK's climate?
6. Why are the Tropics generally hotter than places like the UK?
They are closer to the sun
The sun can be directly overhead in these regions
There are more volcanoes there
They have less rain
7. Complete this sentence about the Earth's tilt:
The Earth's tilt causes different __________ and creates different __________ zones around the world.
8. Name one country or region that lies within the Tropics:
🎨 Part 3: Draw and Explain
9. In the space below, draw a simple diagram showing the Equator and the two Tropics. Label each line clearly.
10. Explain in your own words what the Tropics are and why they are important:
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