What is the ITCZ also called?
Correct answer: D. The Doldrums (Equatorial Trough)
- A. The Horse Latitudes
- B. The Polar Front
- C. The Subtropical High
- D. The Doldrums (Equatorial Trough)
Explanation
The ITCZ is the zone of converging trade winds, also known as the Doldrums.
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