Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the tropical humid climates?
A) The shortest daylengths are not much shorter than the longest daylengths.
B) The Sun is high in the sky every day of the year.
C) The Intertropical Convergence Zone is rarely overhead.
D) Precipitation is plentiful over the year.
E) They experience warm temperatures all year long.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a belt of low pressure near the equator where the trade winds from the northern and southern hemispheres converge. This area is characterized by frequent thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. In tropical humid climates, the ITCZ often moves north and south with the seasons, resulting in a wet and a dry season. Therefore, it is not rare for the ITCZ to be overhead in these areas, making option C the correct answer.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of the Tropical