<s>[INST] What is the "temperate zone" and why is it called that? [/INST] The temperate zone refers to the area on Earth that is located between the tropics and the polar regions, generally between latitudes 23.5 degrees and 66.5 degrees in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It is characterized by moderate temperatures, with distinct seasons and moderate levels of precipitation.

The temperate zone is called that because it experiences moderate temperatures compared to the extreme heat of the tropics and the extreme cold of the polar regions. The word "temperate" comes from the Latin word *temperare*, which means "to mix in proportion." This is an appropriate name for the temperate zone, as it is characterized by a balanced climate that is neither too hot nor too cold, with temperatures that are generally mild and comfortable. This moderate climate is due to a combination of factors, including the angle of the sun's rays, the Earth's rotation, and the circulation of air and water around the planet.</s>\ <s>[INST] Is climate change causing any measurable shifts of the temperate zone? For example, is it staying the same size or is it moving towards the pole or equator? [/INST] Up until recently there has been no measurable change in the position of the temperate zone.</s>