Discuss the formation of the ITCZ and the typical weather patterns found within it

What will be an ideal response?


The ITCZ forms as a result of the equatorial low. Trade winds converge along the entire extend of at the equatorial low and ascend. This converging air is extremely moist and full of latent energy. As it rises, it condenses, bringing heavy rainfall. Vertical thunder clouds also form.

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