What is ITCZ?

1.	What is ITCZ?
Answer» 1. A large low-pressure area develops over where the trade winds converge. It is called Inter-Tropical Conversion Zone (ITCZ). 2.The Trade winds rise upwards in the form of air currents. 3. In July, this conversion zone is stationed over 20° to 25° North latitude. In India, it is stable over Ganga plains. 4. Due to the low pressure developed over this region, winds over the oceans in southern hemisphere blow towards this area. It causes rain in a few parts of North India. 5. During colder season, the conversion belt shifts further south, so the winds change their direction to north-east.

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1. A large low-pressure area develops over where the trade winds converge. It is called Inter-Tropical Conversion Zone (ITCZ).

2.The Trade winds rise upwards in the form of air currents.

3. In July, this conversion zone is stationed over 20° to 25° North latitude. In India, it is stable over Ganga plains.

4. Due to the low pressure developed over this region, winds over the oceans in southern hemisphere blow towards this area. It causes rain in a few parts of North India.

5. During colder season, the conversion belt shifts further south, so the winds change their direction to north-east.

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