What are the differences
between the geographic
equator and the meteorologi-
cal/intertropical convergence
zone (itcz) equator?

Answer:

Geographic Equator is static in nature whereas ITCZ changes with respect to the apparent movement of the sun.

Explanation:

Equator is the 0° latitude imaginary line which divides the earth equally into halves and delineate the Northern and Southern hemisphere of the world. The Equator passes through the Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Uganda, Kenya, Indonesia, etc.

Meteorological/ Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) lies between the 5° North and 5° South which is the low pressure feature having the low pressure system due to the convergence of the North east and the South east trade winds and high insolation.

because there are alot of mountains

i think it's severe storms but i might be wrong