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.

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The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is where the northeast trades and southeast trades meet near the equator, resulting in a convergence of air masses and often leading to high amounts of precipitation.

Which of the Following Statements Describes the Region Known as the Intertropical