The intertropical convergence zone may be found as far as ________ north of the Equator in July.
A) 5°
B) 25°
C) 65°
D) 90°
E) 135°

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The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is a belt of low pressure near the Equator where the northeast and southeast trade winds converge. Its position varies throughout the year, but in July it typically reaches as far north as 25°N. Therefore, the best choice is B. 5°N (A) is too close to the Equator for the ITCZ to reach in July. 65°N (C), 90°N (D), and 135°N (E) are all well beyond the tropics and have no relevance to the position of the ITCZ.

The Intertropical Convergence Zone May Be Found as Far as ________