Question

Q. With reference to Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which of the following is/are true?

Select the correct using the codes given below:

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The air at the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) rises because of convection caused by high insolation and a low pressure is created. The winds from the tropics converge at this low pressure zone.

Statement 2 is correct: It raises up to 14km in the troposphere and reaches land surfaces near the equator. Near the land surface the air flows towards the equator as the easterlies and they converge from either side of the equator in the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).