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Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems
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Why does the air at the inter -Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) rise?

Answer

The air at the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) rises because of convection caused by high insolation and a low pressure is created. The winds from the tropics converge at this low-pressure zone. 

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