Which of the following statements describes the region known as the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)?

A. It is where northeast trades meet the southeast trades.
B. It is where the polar front meets the subtropical high.
C. It is where northeast trades converge with the subtropical high.
D. It is where the Ferrel cell converges with the Hadley cell.


Answer: A

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