The Climatic Influence That Controls the Position of the ITCZ

question 139

Multiple Choice

The climatic influence that controls the position of the ITCZ and subtropical high system is

• A) latitude
• B) seasonality
• C) air mass circulation
• D) maritime vs. continental relationships
• E) topographic effects

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