Geography GCSE
Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
What Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A low-pressure belt near the equator where trade winds meet, characterised by rising air and heavy rain.
Topics that use Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
- Tropical cyclones are extreme weather events that develop under specific conditions and in certain locations (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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