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Tropical Lines and Climates
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Tropical Lines and Climates
🌍 Part 1: The Tropical Lines
1. Which two lines mark the boundaries of the tropical zone?
Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
Equator and Prime Meridian
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. Fill in the blanks:
The area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn is called ____________. This region receives ____________ sunlight throughout the year, making it very ____________.
4. True or False: The sun can be directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn.
True
False
🌡️ Part 2: Tropical Climates and Ecosystems
5. Which of these ecosystems can be found within the tropics? (Tick all that apply)
Tropical rainforests
Deserts
Savannas
Tundra
6. How does the climate in the tropics compare to the UK's climate?
7. Name one country or region that lies within the tropical zone:
Country/Region: _________________________
8. The Earth's ________ causes different climate zones and is the reason why we have the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.
rotation
tilt
size
speed
✏️ Part 3: Understanding and Application
9. Explain in your own words what the tropics are and why they are important:
10. Draw a simple diagram showing the Earth with the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn. Label each line.
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