Question 1177Navigation General

The correct answer is B) steep pressure gradients. The doldrums, also known as the equatorial calms, are characterized by calm, light winds and minimal air pressure changes. Due to the absence of strong air masses and weather systems in this region near the equator, there are typically no steep pressure gradients present. Instead, the doldrums have frequent calms (A), frequent showers and thunderstorms (C), and high relative humidity (D) due to the warm, moist air in the region.