Question

Characteristics of the inter-tropical convergence zone​

Answer 1

Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

• It is a broad trough of low pressure in equatorial latitudes.
• This is where the northeast and the southeast trade winds converge.
• This convergence zone lies more or less parallel to the equator but moved north or south with the apparent movement of the sun.

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Answer 2

Answer: Lies in the equatorial trough, is a permanent low pressure feature where surface trade winds, loaded with heat and moisture, converge to form a zone of increased convection, cloudiness, and precipitation.