Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography (10th Edition)
Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134597119
Author: Robert W. Christopherson, Ginger E. Birkeland
Publisher: PEARSON
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The latitude at which the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is located and whether it maintains the same location throughout the year.

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The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is called the doldrums because sailors face difficulty in sailing ships through this zone due to a lack of horizontal air movement. It is a primary component of the global air and water circulation system.

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