ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Geographical zone

Geographical zone simply means an area of land that has similar weather, vegetation, and animals. Imagine different places in the world have different climates - some places are hot all year round, some places are cold, some places are rainy, and some places are dry. These are called different climates. The geographical zone is like a big group of places that have the same kind of climate. It's like when you and your friends wear sweaters when it's cold outside, but wear shorts and t-shirts when it's hot outside. Everyone in the same area dresses the same way depending on the weather. The same is true for plants and animals - they live in a particular geographical zone based on the climate they are adapted to. Each geographic zone has its own unique characteristics, such as mountains, oceans or specific types of forests, and they all play an important part in keeping our planet healthy and diverse.