The Tropics

Farmers working in a field. Caption: In humid regions, these are intensively cultivated.

Earth's landscapes vary because there are different climatic zones that have unique, distinguishing conditions. One of these, the tropic zone, is divided into four more specific zones. The rainy tropics, wet-dry tropics, tropical and subtropical deserts, and tropical highlands are similar, yet different. Includes information on vegetation, animal life, human settlement, urban centers, and climatic conditions.

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Keywords:
climate, weather, zones

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  • The Tropics

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Academic Media Network
    Length:
    27 minutes