In the figure below,the intertropical surface convergence became known as the doldrums because ________.
A) many horses died of heat exhaustion while being transported
B) the wind moves in the wrong direction for trade ships
C) the winds along the equator are very weak
D) the airflow is mainly downward

Question

In the figure below,the intertropical surface convergence became known as the doldrums because ________. 
A) many horses died of heat exhaustion while being transported 
B) the wind moves in the wrong direction for trade ships 
C) the winds along the equator are very weak 
D) the airflow is mainly downward

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The intertropical surface convergence, also known as the doldrums, is a region near the equator where the trade winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres converge, resulting in very weak winds. This can make it difficult for ships to navigate through the region, leading to the name "doldrums." Option A is not relevant to the naming of the doldrums, and option B is incorrect because the trade winds actually blow towards the equator, not away from it. Option D is also incorrect because the airflow in the doldrums is mainly upward, as warm moist air rises and forms clouds and precipitation.

In the Figure Below,the Intertropical Surface Convergence Became Known as the Doldrums