The five main latitude regions of Earth's surface comprise geographical zones, divided by the major circles of latitude. The differences between them relate to climate. They are as follows:
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In the two temperate zones, consisting of the tepid latitudes, the Sun is never directly overhead, and the climate is mild, generally ranging from warm to cool. The four annual seasons, See more

The concept of a geographical zone was first hypothesized by the ancient Greek scholar Parmenides and lastingly modified by See more

The Torrid Zone is also known as the tropics. This zone is bounded on the north by the Tropic of Cancer and on the south by the Tropic of Capricorn; these latitudes mark the northern … See more

The two frigid zones, or polar regions, experience the midnight sun and the polar night for part of the year – at the edge of the zone there … See more

• Circle of latitude
• Climate classification
• Clime
• Hardiness zone See more