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ZIMSEC O-Level Geography

7.1.7Air masses and the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone

Air masses and the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone in ZIMSEC O-Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3: classification and characteristics of air masses; air masses affecting Zimbabwe and southern Africa; the ITCZ.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.1.7.1Describe and classify air masses and their characteristics.
  2. 7.1.7.2Describe the weather associated with the air masses that affect Zimbabwe and southern Africa.
  3. 7.1.7.3Describe the position of the ITCZ in January and July and the weather associated with it.

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  • Air masses and the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone

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Air masses and the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone: sample question

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What happens to air at the ITCZ?

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