The equatorial climate, with its high temperatures and heavy rainfall, supports some of the world's most diverse rainforests.
赤道气候高温多雨，支撑着世界上一些最多样化的雨林。
Which choice best defines “equatorial”?
A — Relating to or near the equator. “equatorial” means relating to or near the equator.
Which word means “relating to or near the equator”?
A — equatorial. “equatorial” means relating to or near the equator.
equatorial — relating to or near the equator. In Chinese: 赤道的.
equatorial is pronounced /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːriəl/.
The equatorial climate, with its high temperatures and heavy rainfall, supports some of the world's most diverse rainforests. (赤道气候高温多雨，支撑着世界上一些最多样化的雨林。)
tropical, torrid, near-equator — all close in meaning to equatorial (relating to or near the equator).
polar, temperate — each the opposite of equatorial (relating to or near the equator).
Yes. equatorial is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.