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Geography · Grades 3–4

Tropics

noun

The region of Earth near the equator, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

Example Sentences

"The tropics receive direct sunlight year-round, making them very warm."

"Rainforests and coral reefs are found in the tropics."

Synonyms & Related Terms

tropical zoneequatorial region

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