Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?

• A. It is an area of low atmospheric pressure.
• B. It remains satagnant over the same area on the earth surface.
• C. The rising air form ITCZ sinks down in the sub-tropical regions.
• D. It forms a part of the Hadley cell.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A It is an area of low atmospheric pressure.
C The rising air form ITCZ sinks down in the sub-tropical regions.
D It forms a part of the Hadley cell.

ITCZ is the zone of a low-pressure area over the equator. But, it moves with the apparent movement of the Sun. The rising air from the ITCZ moves towards the poles and sink near the sub-tropical areas of both hemispheres, forming a cell named Hadley cell.