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A broad trough of low pressure in equatorial latitudes is _________.

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El Nino
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Jet stream
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ITCZ
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La Nino
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The correct option is C ITCZ
A broad trough of low pressure in equatorial latitudes is known as ITCZ. It stands for inter tropical convergence zone. It is a zone of convergence at the thermal equator. It is the region where the trade winds meet. This region results in a band of heavy precipitation around the globe. ITCZ is known as the doldrums by the sailors.

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