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Characteristics of the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone

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Characteristics of the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone

Question

Give three characteristics of the inter- tropical convergence zone.

Answer

[ Definition: The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone, or ITCZ, is a belt of low pressure which circles the Earth generally near the equator where the trade winds of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres come together. ]
- Zone of low pressure
- High temperature
- High convectional rainfall
- Trade winds converge here
- Moves with movement of the sun