Question

Part A: If the radius of the Earth is 3960 miles, then estimate the amount of surface area of

the Torrid Zone (cylinder shape). Approximate to the nearest thousands place.

Answer 1

Surface area of Torrid Zone (cylinder shape) = 80,897,143 miles² (Approx)

Explanation:

Given:

Radius of the Earth = 3,960 miles

Find:

Surface area of Torrid Zone (cylinder shape) = ?

Computation:

We know that, distance between two tropics is 3,250 miles.

So, Height = 3,250 miles

`Surface\ area\ of\ Torrid\ Zone=2\pi rh\\\\Surface\ area\ of\ Torrid\ Zone=2* (22)/(7)* 3,960 * 3,250\\\\Surface\ area\ of\ Torrid\ Zone=80,897,142.9`

Surface area of Torrid Zone (cylinder shape) = 80,897,143 miles² (Approx)