Tropics — synonyms, definition

1. tropics (Noun)

2 synonyms
Torrid Zone tropical zone
2 definitions

tropics (Noun) — The part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate.

tropics (Noun) — Either of two parallels of latitude about 23.5 degrees to the north and south of the equator representing the points farthest north and south at which the sun can shine directly overhead and constituting the boundaries of the Torrid Zone or tropics.

5 types of
climatic zone latitudes lines of latitude parallels parallels of latitude
2 types
Tropic of Cancer* Tropic of Capricorn*
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