zonal

/ˈzoʊnəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or arranged in zones or areas.
    • The map showed zonal boundaries for the different climate regions.
    • Botanists study the zonal distribution of plants on the mountain slope.
    • The city has a zonal system for garbage collection, with different pickup days for each neighborhood.
  2. Relating to a particular zone or area, especially in terms of climate or geography.
    • Farmers must understand zonal weather patterns to plan their planting seasons.
    • Zonal winds blow along lines of latitude, not north or south.
    • The zonal climate of the tropics is warm and humid year-round.
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