Question:
Arrange the following zones in ascending order in terms of their latitudinal extent on the Earth’s surface:
1. Equatorial zone
2. Mid latitude zone
3. Subarctic zone
4. Tropical zone
Select the answer using the code given below:
Arrange the following zones in ascending order in terms of their latitudinal extent on the Earth’s surface:
1. Equatorial zone
2. Mid latitude zone
3. Subarctic zone
4. Tropical zone
Select the answer using the code given below:
Options:
- 1 – 3 – 2 – 4
- 1 – 3 – 4 – 2
- 1 – 4 – 2 – 3
- 3 – 1 – 2 – 4
- 1 – 3 – 2 – 4
- 1 – 3 – 4 – 2
- 1 – 4 – 2 – 3
- 3 – 1 – 2 – 4
Correct Answer: 1 – 4 – 2 – 3
Explanation:
The equatorial zone generally extends from 5° North to 5° South latitude. The tropical zone extends from 23.5°N to 23.5°S latitude. The mid-latitudinal zone is defined as the region between 30° and 60° latitude.
The equatorial zone generally extends from 5° North to 5° South latitude. The tropical zone extends from 23.5°N to 23.5°S latitude. The mid-latitudinal zone is defined as the region between 30° and 60° latitude.