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Card 1Temperature Zones

What are the three major temperature zones of the Earth?

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The three major temperature zones of the Earth are: 1. Torrid Zone (Tropical Zone), 2. Temperate Zone, and 3. Frigid Zone (Polar Zone). These zones are formed based on how much sunlight each region re…

Card 2Temperature Zones

Why does the Earth have different temperature zones?

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The Earth has different temperature zones because it is spherical and tilted on its axis. This causes sunlight to fall unevenly on different parts of the Earth. Areas near the Equator get direct sunli…

Card 3Torrid Zone

What is the Torrid Zone?

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The Torrid Zone is the region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. It lies around the Equator and receives direct sunlight all year. This makes it the hottest zone on Earth. It is…

Card 4Torrid Zone

Why is the Torrid Zone the hottest zone?

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The Torrid Zone is the hottest because it receives direct rays of the Sun throughout the year. The Sun is almost overhead here, so the heat is concentrated on a small area, making it very hot.

Card 5Torrid Zone

Name two countries that lie in the Torrid Zone.

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Two countries in the Torrid Zone are India and Brazil. Both lie near the Equator and experience hot climates throughout the year.

Card 6Torrid Zone

What kind of climate is found in the Torrid Zone?

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The Torrid Zone has a hot climate all year. It has wet and dry seasons but no winter. Rainfall is heavy in many areas, leading to rainforests. Some parts like deserts are dry and receive very little r…

Card 7Torrid Zone

Name two types of vegetation found in the Torrid Zone.

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Two types of vegetation in the Torrid Zone are: 1. Evergreen forests (like the Amazon Rainforest), and 2. Thorn forests or deserts (like the Sahara Desert).

Card 8Temperate Zone

What is the Temperate Zone?

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The Temperate Zone lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle in the Northern Hemisphere, and between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle in the Southern Hemisphere. It has m…

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Key topics in Major Temperature Zones of the Earth include The Three Temperature Zones, The Torrid Zone, The Temperate Zone, The Frigid Zone. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
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