Definitions
- Describing regions that are located near the equator. - Referring to climates that are hot and humid throughout the year. - Talking about plants and animals that are adapted to living in equatorial regions.
- Describing regions that are located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. - Referring to climates that are hot and humid, with distinct wet and dry seasons. - Talking about plants and animals that are adapted to living in tropical regions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe regions that are warm and humid.
- 2Both words refer to climates that receive high amounts of rainfall.
- 3Both words are used to describe plants and animals that are adapted to living in hot and humid environments.
- 4Both words are associated with lush vegetation and biodiversity.
- 5Both words are used to describe regions that are popular tourist destinations.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Equatorial refers specifically to regions near the equator, while tropical refers to regions between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
- 2Climate: Equatorial climates are hot and humid year-round, while tropical climates have distinct wet and dry seasons.
- 3Rainfall: Equatorial regions receive heavy rainfall throughout the year, while tropical regions have a wet season and a dry season.
- 4Biodiversity: Equatorial regions are known for their high levels of biodiversity, while tropical regions also have high levels of biodiversity but may not be as diverse as equatorial regions.
- 5Tourism: Tropical regions are more commonly associated with tourism than equatorial regions.
Remember this!
Equatorial and tropical are both used to describe regions that are warm and humid, with high levels of rainfall and biodiversity. However, equatorial specifically refers to regions near the equator that have a hot and humid climate year-round, while tropical refers to regions between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn that have distinct wet and dry seasons.
