Question

Why is the equatorial zone referred to as "The Doldrums"

A) the weather in the equatorial zone is consistently stormy all year long.
B) the Equatorial zone has consistently calm winds, which makes it difficult to navigate
C) the equatorial zone has consistently strong winds which makes it difficult to navigate
D) none of the above

Answer 1

B) the doldrums has very calm or no winds year round and ships that were powered by sail could be trapped for days or even weeks