Hover or tap underlined Spanish terms to see their translation and exam tip.
La zona que separa el aire ecuatorial del hemisferio Norte de su homónimo del sur se denomina:The zone that separates the northern hemisphere equatorial air from its southern counterpart is called the:
Show the answer
Correct answer: c) Intertropical Convergence Zone
Why it is correct
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is the belt where the trade-wind flows of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meet.
Why the others are not
- a) At the Equator the trades converge, not diverge.
- b) The boundary separating the two flows is termed the ITCZ.
- d) Equatorial air masses are warm and homogeneous, forming no fronts.
How to work it out in the exam
- Boundary between N and S trades: Intertropical Convergence Zone.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 1ª convocatoria · CY Módulo genérico · question 4 Official paper · Official answer key
Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.