Where are thermal belts typically found?

Thermal belts are generally found on the middle third of the slopes in mountainous regions. This is due to the unique temperature gradient and air movement that occurs in these areas. As night falls, cooler air descends and is trapped in the lower elevations, while warmer air rises and remains along the mid-slope areas. This creates a thermal belt where temperatures are relatively higher compared to the lower and upper parts of the slope.

In contrast, the summit of mountains often experiences colder temperatures and may not have the same warmth during the night as the mid-slope areas. Similarly, flat plains do not exhibit the same thermal dynamics that influence thermal belt formation. Low elevations near lakes might also be cooler due to the presence of water, which tends to moderate temperature fluctuations, further differentiating them from the conditions that create thermal belts on mountain slopes.