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423 - ATPL Question Bank in English - For the surface Intertropical Front (ITF), often loosely called the ITCZ over West Africa, which statement best describes its typical seasonal migration?

Question 423 - Meteorology - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence

It moves north through boreal spring and summer, reaching the northern Sahel at about 15–20°N in July–August, before retreating south during boreal autumn.

It oscillates during the year between the Equator and 10 degrees North.

It oscillates during the year between 10 degrees North and 10 degrees South.

It reaches its maximum southerly position of 5° S in January

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