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chapter 34.2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tropics | regions between 23.5 degrees N latitude and 23.5 degrees S latitude; warmest temperature zones on the Earth |
| polar zones | the regions north of the Arctic Circle (66.5 degrees N) and south of the Antarctic Circle (66.5 degrees S) that receive the smallest amount of direct sunlight year-round |
| temperate zones | latitudes between the tropics and polar regions in each hemisphere |
| current | river-like flow pattern within a body of water |
| microclimate | climate in a specific area that varies from the surrounding climate region |