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Major Temperature Zones of the Earth

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

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1. The Three Temperature Zones

  • The Earth is divided into three temperature zones: Torrid, Temperate, and Frigid Zones.
  • These zones are based on the amount of heat received from the Sun.
  • The Equator receives direct sunlight, making it hottest. The Poles receive slanting rays, making them coldest.
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2. The Torrid Zone

  • Located between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.
  • Receives direct sunlight all year, so it is very hot.
  • Also called the Tropical Zone.
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3. The Temperate Zone

  • Located between the Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle (North), and Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctic Circle (South).
  • Has moderate climate — not too hot, not too cold.
  • Experiences four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
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4. The Frigid Zone

  • Located between the Arctic Circle and North Pole (North), and Antarctic Circle and South Pole (South).
  • Extremely cold due to slanting sunlight.
  • Permanently covered with ice and snow.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Earth's Temperature Zones

Torrid ZoneTemperate ZoneFrigid ZoneSunlight and Heat DistributionClimate and SeasonsVegetation and Wildlife

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