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Meaning of intertropical convergence zone | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The zone near the equator where mixing occurs between the two tropical zones of the atmosphere.

Examples

“During the high-sun season the intertropical convergence zone with its thundershowery precipitation affects the areas much as it does in the Ar areas year-round; during the low-sun season the subtropical high pressure cells shift equatorward over the areas much as they occupy the subtropical desert areas on the poleward side of Aw areas year-round.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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