Question 765Navigation General

The correct answer is D) frequent calms. The doldrums are a region near the equator characterized by calms, light winds, and sometimes cloudy or rainy weather. The term "doldrums" refers to this area of the world's oceans where winds are typically very light and unstable, often resulting in periods of little to no wind at all. This makes it a challenging area for sailing ships to traverse. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the typical weather conditions found in the doldrums region.