The Intertropical Convergence Zone is characterized by
A)cold,dry rising air.
B)cold,dry sinking air.
C)warm dry rising air.
D)warm,wet rising air.
E)stable,unmoving air.

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The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a low-pressure zone located at the Equator where the trade winds of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres converge. It is characterized by warm, wet rising air, which causes frequent thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in the region.

The Intertropical Convergence Zone Is Characterized by