What are the calm, windless regions near the Equator called?
Correct answer: B. The Doldrums
- A. The Horse Latitudes
- B. The Doldrums
- C. The Roaring Forties
- D. The Polar Front
Explanation
The Doldrums are the calm equatorial belt where trade winds converge.
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