Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-Inter-tropical Convergence Zone
A)located at 23.5° N latitude
B)located at 23.5° S latitude
C)located at 30° S latitude
D)prevailing wind pattern at tropical latitudes
E)prevailing wind pattern at polar latitudes
F)area where warm, moist air rises close to the equator
G)prevailing wind pattern at temperate latitudes
H)located at 90° N latitude

Question

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The Inter-tropical Convergence Zone is the area where warm, moist air rises and meets near the equator.

Answer: D
 The prevailing wind pattern at tropical latitudes is the trade winds, which blow from east to west.

Answer: G
 The prevailing wind pattern at temperate latitudes is the prevailing westerlies, which blow from west to east.

Answer: B
 The Inter-tropical Convergence Zone is located at 23.5° S latitude as well as at the equator.

Answer: H
 There is no term listed that corresponds to 90° N latitude.

Answer: A
 23.5° N latitude is significant because it marks the location of the Tropic of Cancer, which is the northernmost point where the sun's rays can be directly overhead.

Answer: C
 There is no term listed that corresponds to 30° S latitude.

Answer: E
 The prevailing wind pattern at polar latitudes is the polar easterlies, which blow from east to west.

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