The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)tends to migrate toward regions of the globe with the warmest surface temperature.

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The ITCZ is a band of low pressure near the equator where the northeast and southeast trade winds converge. This convergence zone tends to migrate toward regions of the globe with the warmest surface temperature because warm air rises, creating an area of low pressure that pulls in air from surrounding areas. When the warmest surface temperatures shift, the ITCZ also shifts to maintain this convergence of air masses.

The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)tends to Migrate Toward Regions of the Globe