The largest fraction of land area on Earth is found in the
A) tropics.
B) temperate zone.
C) boreal forests.
D) tundra.
E) Southern hemisphere.

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The tropics, which lie between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, make up about 40% of Earth's land area. They are characterized by warm temperatures and high levels of precipitation, which supports the growth of dense forests and other vegetation.

The Largest Fraction of Land Area on Earth Is Found