The Intertropical Convergence Zone, or ITCZ, is the region that circles the Earth, near the equator, where the trade winds of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres come together. The intense sun and warm water of the equator heats the air in the ITCZ, raising its humidity and making it buoyant.
MOST POPULAR. Congressional Republicans will return to Capitol Hill next week with Obamacare in their crosshairs. Theyâll take aim at a provision in the law that defines âfull- time employeesâ as those working 30 hours or more.
While Staples didnât mention the Affordable Care Act, angry associates have taken to social media to point out that a major provision of the law, which takes effect next year, will count people working at least 30 hours a week as full-time employees.