Which statement describes the tropical climate zone?

It extends towards the south of the equator only.
It extends towards the north of the equator only.
It extends only a few miles on both sides of the equator.
It extends about 1600 miles on both sides of the equator.

The correct option is D) It extends about 1600 miles on both sides of the equator.

Explanation:

A tropical climate can be described as regions of the Earth where the mean temperature remains greater that 18 degrees Celsius during all the twelve months of the year.

A tropical climate is also known as 'equatorial', because places found on or close to the Equator are typically tropical: they're warm and wet. The tropical zone includes the Amazon Basin of Brazil, West Africa's Congo Basin and the rainforests of Malaysia and Indonesia.

volcanoes (an event in the geosphere) release a large amount of particulate matter into the atmosphere. these particles serve as nuclei for the formation of water droplets (hydrosphere). rainfall (hydrosphere) often increases following an eruption, stimulating plant growth (biosphere).