Question

What is the direction of the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone in winter

• A. Northward
• B. Southward
• C. Westward
• D. Eastward

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Southward

In winter, the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) shifts southward due to seasonal changes. The position of the ITCZ varies seasonally because it follows the Sun; it moves north in the Northern Hemisphere summer and south in the Northern Hemisphere winter. As a result, the ITCZ is responsible for the wet and dry seasons in the tropic