Question

Q. With reference to ITCZ (InterTropical Convergence zone), consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 3 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: It is a belt around the Earth extending approximately five degrees north and south of the equator.

Statement 2 is correct: It is the zone of convergence of trade winds from two hemispheres.

Here, prevailing trade winds of the northern hemisphere collide with the southern hemisphere’s trade winds.

Statement 3 is incorrect: ITCZ is characterized by extremely low pressure with calm conditions because of the absence of Surface winds since winds approaching the doldrum rise near its margin. Therefore, only vertical currents are found.