Which of the Following Characterizes the Intertropical Convergence Zone and Its

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes the intertropical convergence zone and its effects on Africa's climate?

• A) Warm westward-moving air comes together with the Mediterranean high-pressure cell, which traps the air at the ground and prevents it from releasing its moisture.
• B) Cool air from the northern latitudes moves into Africa, blocking warm, moist air from the continent's interior.
• C) Warm southerly winds meet warm northerly winds, causing uplift and cooling of the air, which then releases moisture as rain.
• D) Cool air masses from the north and south meet south of the Sahara causing cool, wet conditions to prevail over the African interior.