According to the geographical/astronomical definition of the tropics, that part of the earth is not changing in size. But in terms of the meteorology involved, the warm band around the earth is beginning to expand beyond the traditional boundries. This is thought to be an effect of global warming, which is underway.
Because they are located in an area of the Earth known as the "tropics", between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and there is an abundace of rain.
The region of the earth surrounding the equator is called the tropics. This area is characterized by warm temperatures, lush vegetation, and high levels of biodiversity. The tropics experience little temperature variation throughout the year.
the areas that are next to or on the equator.
did you mean the tropics? It's hot in the tropics because the sun is always right above the area during the day.
temperate zone
because its closer to the equator i think...
The tropics are the region of the Earth surrounding the Equator, roughly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. This area is known for its warm climate, lush vegetation, and biodiversity.
That depends on which area you mean when you say "this area of Earth".The sun strikes the Tropics more directly than the poles, and each poledoesn't see the sun at all during six months of the year. That's whythe polar regions are colder than the Tropics.
No. Equinoxes are something totally different. The area between the tropics and polar regions are known as temperate regions.
Tropics- area near equator polar- area closer to the poles
Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn is the area known as the Tropics. This region receives direct sunlight year-round, resulting in warm temperatures and a generally tropical climate.
This band around the earth, consisting of all surface within 23.5 degrees of the equator, is know as the "Tropical zone", or simply the "tropics".It includes every point on earth where it is possible for the sun to be directly overhead at any moment during the year.