Atmosphere: ITCZ Changing inland rainfall differences

Question 1

What is the ITCZ?

Answer 1

The ITCZ is a band of low pressure where the trade winds meet.

Question 2

What does the Tropical Maritime do? (precipitation)

Answer 2

Maritime air is pushed upwards, cooling and condensing, forming clouds which produce rain

Question 3

Why is the [furthest north location] drier than the south?

Answer 3

Because it is affected by the tropical continental air mass for most of the year whereas the south is affected by the tropical maritime for most of the year.

Question 4

Why does the [Costal/Furthest south location] have a twin peak?

Answer 4

Due to the ITCZ moving north in the early part of the year and south in the later part of the year, in line with the thermal equator.