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UI Post-UTME Geography 2024 (Model questions) Question 1

Question 1

Climate

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is characterized by

  1. A.permanent high-pressure systems
  2. B.stable weather conditions
  3. C.alternating wind belts and rainfall
  4. D.cold, dry air masses
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (alternating wind belts and rainfall)

Explanation

The ITCZ is a low-pressure belt where the trade winds meet; its seasonal shift brings alternating winds and rainy and dry seasons.