south temperate zone
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Definition
Noun: * The South Temperate Zone is the geographical region of the Earth's Southern Hemisphere located between the Antarctic Circle (approximately 66.5° south latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (approximately 23.5° south latitude). It is characterized by having a temperate climate with distinct seasonal changes.
Examples
- Noun:
- Countries like Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, and parts of Australia lie within the South Temperate Zone.
- The climate in the South Temperate Zone generally features warm summers and cool winters.
- Scientists study weather patterns specific to the South Temperate Zone.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in climatology, geography, and environmental science to discuss regional climate patterns, biodiversity, and the effects of phenomena like the Southern Annular Mode.
- It can be contrasted with its northern counterpart, the North Temperate Zone.
Variants and Related Words
- Temperate Zone (n): The broader climatic zone encompassing both the North and South Temperate Zones.
- Temperate (adj): Having a mild, moderate climate; not extreme.
- Antarctic Circle (n): The line of latitude at approximately 66.5° S, marking the northern boundary of the South Frigid Zone and the southern boundary of the South Temperate Zone.
- Tropic of Capricorn (n): The line of latitude at approximately 23.5° S, marking the southern boundary of the tropics and the northern boundary of the South Temperate Zone.
Synonyms
- Southern mid-latitudes (a less formal, descriptive synonym).
- Southern temperate region.
Related Phrases
- The Roaring Forties: A name for the strong westerly winds found in the southern part of the South Temperate Zone, approximately between 40° and 50° south latitude.
Noun
- Temperate Zone between the Antarctic Circle and the Tropic of Capricorn