Question

What is the difference between a 'temperate region' and a 'tropical region'?

Answer 1

Tropical areas	Temperate areas
Are found in areas between the tropics(including the equator)	Generally found in the eastern margins of the continents
Hot and wet climate	Cooler than the tropical areas
Consists of diverse and thick vegetation. Trees do not shed leaves in a particular season	Less diverse vegetation than the tropical areas. Trees shed their leaves in the dry season
Vegetation consists of trees like rosewood, ebony and mahogany (hardwood trees)	Vegetation consists of trees like eucalyptus, oak and pine
Tigers, lions, elephants and monkeys are common animals found here	Deer, foxes, wolves are common animals found here