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Which of the Following Characterizes the Intertropical Convergence Zone and Its

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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.

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