Which statement about the tropical zone is true?

• A. It Lies North Of The Arctic Circle
• B. It Includes Polar Regions
• C. It Lies Between The Tropic Of Cancer And The Tropic Of Capricorn
• D. It Is Defined By The Equator Only

Answer: (C)

The main idea is how the tropical zone is bounded by lines of latitude. It sits between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere, which are about 23.5 degrees north and south of the equator. This placement defines a band where sunlight hits the Earth more directly year-round, giving generally warm temperatures. It does not include polar regions beyond the Arctic and Antarctic Circles, and it isn’t defined by the equator alone—the Tropics set the boundaries, with the equator lying inside that zone. That’s why the true statement is that the tropical zone lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.