-Why Is the ITCZ, Shown in This Figure, Restricted Almost

question 117

Multiple Choice

-Why is the ITCZ, shown in this figure, restricted almost entirely to the tropics?

• A)because the tropics are always warm
• B)because Earth's distance from the Sun varies
• C)because it follows the latitude of the subsolar point
• D)because the tropics are mostly wet

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Definitions:

Universal Donor

A term referring to individuals with O negative blood type, indicating they can donate blood to people of all other blood types due to the lack of A, B, and Rh antigens in their red blood cells.

Donor Blood

Blood collected from a healthy individual used for transfusion to a recipient in need.

Antigen B

A specific marker, usually a protein, on the surface of certain blood cells, critical in determining blood type.

Anti-B Antibodies

Antibodies present in the plasma of individuals with type A blood, reacting against B antigens found on red blood cells in type B or AB blood.