The zone surrounding the equator, i.e. the band between the tropic of cancer and the tropic of Capricorn is known as the torrid zone. Climate is very hot in the torrid zone.
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Near the equator, climates tend to be tropical, characterized by high temperatures and humidity year-round. These areas typically experience consistent rainfall and lush vegetation due to their proximity to the Intertropical Convergence Zone. Temperatures remain relatively stable with minimal seasonal variation.
They can be find anywhere near the equator
in warm climates (warm places) near the equator.
The hottest climates are near the equator because sunlight strikes the Earth more directly at the equator, leading to more intense heating. This results in higher temperatures in these regions compared to areas further away from the equator.
Regions near the equator, such as tropical rainforests, experience warmer climates due to the direct angle of sunlight and high humidity levels. Countries like Indonesia, Brazil, and Malaysia are examples of places with warm climates near the equator. These areas typically have consistent temperatures year-round and high levels of rainfall.
Tropical, temperate, and polar climates can occur at different latitudes. Tropical climates are found near the equator, temperate climates are found in the mid-latitudes, and polar climates are found near the poles.