Geography
How can the general climate of an area be described with the help of the lines of latitude?
Answer
Lines of latitude divide the earth into three distinct heat belts -
- Torrid zone, being the hottest zone
- Temperate zone with moderate climate
- Frigid zone with the coldest climate
The lines of latitude indicate the general climate of the area by applying the principle of heat zones of the earth.
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