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   Trop·ic

   /ˈträpik/

   

   noun

   • 1. the parallel of latitude 23°26ʹ north (tropic of Cancer) or south (tropic of Capricorn) of the equator.
   • ▪ each of two corresponding circles on the celestial sphere where the sun appears to turn after reaching its greatest declination, marking the northern and southern limits of the ecliptic.
   • ▪ the region between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.

   adjective

   • 1. another term for tropical

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting the point on the ecliptic reached by the sun at the solstice): via Latin from Greek tropikos, from tropē ‘turning’, from trepein ‘to turn’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tropicTropic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of tropic as a noun, adjective, and combining form, with examples and etymology. Find out the difference between tropic and tropism, and the regions and hormones related to tropic.

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4. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › tropicsTropics - National Geographic Society

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Learn about the tropics, the regions of Earth that lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Find out how the tropics are warm, wet, and diverse, and how they affect the climate and life on our planet.

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   Areas of the world with tropical climates. The tropics are the regions of Earth surrounding the Equator. They are defined in latitude by the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere at 23°26′10.0″ (or 23.43612°) N and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere at 23°26′10.0″ (or 23.43612°) S. The tropics are also referred ...

6. www.e-education.psu.edu › meteo3 › l11_p2Meet the Tropics | METEO 3: Introductory Meteorology

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   Learn about the definition, characteristics and energy balance of the tropics, the area between 30-degrees North and South latitude. Compare and contrast the tropics with the mid-latitudes in terms of temperature, pressure, wind and precipitation patterns.

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7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › tropicTropic Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of tropic as a noun, referring to either one of the two imaginary lines that circle the Earth or the part of the world that is near the equator. Find out the names and locations of the two tropics and their significance.

8. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › TropicsTropics - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N) in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S) in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone.

9. geographical.co.uk › geo-explainer-the-tropicsGeo Explainer: The tropics - Geographical

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   Jul 6, 2023 · Learn about the geography, climate, wildlife, and challenges of the tropics, the zone around the equator that covers 36 percent of the Earth's land mass. Find out how climate change, deforestation, and underdevelopment affect the tropics and their people.

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    What is the weather like in the tropics?

    • The tropics are warm all year, averaging 25 to 28 degrees Celsius (77 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit). This is because the tropics get more exposure to the sun. Because of all that sun, the tropics don't experience the kind of seasons the rest of the Earth does. The tropical seasons are broken up into just two: the wet season and the dry season.

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    What is the best way to track the tropics?

    • Tropical storms and hurricanes each have two descriptors, a watch and a warning. A Watch means tropical storm or hurricane conditions are possible in the “watch area.” A watch is issued up to 48 hours in advance of the onset of tropical storm-force winds.

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    What is the purpose of tracking the tropics?

    • It also provides the cyclone position, maximum sustained winds, current motion, and a description of the hazards associated with the storm. Tropical Cyclone Track Forecast Cone: This graphic shows areas under tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings, the current position of the center of the storm, and its predicted track.

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    What is the hurricane season in the tropics?

    • The Eastern North Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15th through November 30th. Issuance will resume on June 1st or as necessary. There are no tropical cyclones in the Central North Pacific at this time. The Central North Pacific hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th.

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