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NALT Full

Preferred term

tropics

Type

Topic

Definition

Tropical moist climates extend north and south from the equator to about 15° to 25° latitude. In these climates all months have average temperatures greater than 64°F (18°C) and annual precipitation greater than 59".
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service, Glossary
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

climatic zones

Narrower concepts

Related concepts

Synonyms

megathermal climate
tropical climates
tropical monsoon climate
tropical rainforest climate
tropical regions
tropical savanna climate
tropical zones

In other languages

trópicos

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/26898

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