Geography GCSE
ITCZ (Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone)
What ITCZ (Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone) means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of ITCZ (Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone)
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A low-pressure belt around the equator where the Trade Winds meet and warm air rises.
Topics that use ITCZ (Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone)
- The atmosphere operates as a global system transferring heat and energy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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