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What does ' C' stand for in ITCZ?

A

Convergence

B

Constant

C

Circulation

D

Convection

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A
Explanation: The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), known by sailors as the doldrums or the calms, is the area encircling Earth near the Equator, where the northeast and southeast trade winds converge. When it lies near the Equator, it is called the near-equatorial trough.
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