Why does the torrid zone receive maximum amount of heat?

The torrid zone, also known as the Tropical Zone, receives the maximum amount of heat primarily due to the angle of sunlight and the Earth’s axial tilt. This zone is situated between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5 degrees north latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees south latitude).

The Earth’s axial tilt of approximately 23.5 degrees is responsible for the changing seasons. When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, it experiences summer, and when it is tilted away, it experiences winter. Similarly, the Southern Hemisphere experiences the opposite seasons. However, in the torrid zone, the Sun is nearly directly overhead at some point during the year, particularly during the equinoxes.

This near-vertical angle of sunlight results in more concentrated and direct solar energy, leading to higher temperatures in the torrid zone. The Sun’s rays cover a smaller area, allowing for greater heating of the Earth’s surface. Consequently, the torrid zone experiences consistently warm temperatures, and it is characterized by the presence of tropical rainforests and deserts. The combination of the axial tilt and the Earth’s revolution around the Sun causes variations in sunlight intensity and temperature within the torrid zone throughout the year.