1. Higher Higher Atmosphere Atmosphere
The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone [Date]
Today I will:
Be introduced to the ITCZ
Be able to describe the characteristics of the air masses which come together to form the ITCZ

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Atmosphere

3. Higher Atmosphere [Task One] Mark on the countries in West Africa.
[Task Two] Neatly add in the Equator, Tropics and Oceans.

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5. Higher Higher Atmosphere Atmosphere
Describe the origin, nature and characteristics of the Maritime Tropical and Continental Tropical air masses. [6 marks]
Maritime Tropical (mT)
Name of Wind – South Western Monsoon
Origin – Atlantic Ocean, in tropical latitudes
Weather characteristics – hot, high humidity, warm
Nature – unstable
Continental Tropical (cT)
Name of Wind - Harmattan
Origin – Sahara Desert, in tropical latitudes
Weather characteristics – hot/very hot, dry, low humidity, warm
Nature – stable