General Navigation USCG Question #1197 (Set 38)

The doldrums are characterized by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — frequent calms

According to meteorological principles in Bowditch, the doldrums or Intertropical Convergence Zone represent a low-pressure equatorial trough characterized by weak pressure gradients, high humidity, and frequent calms or light airs.

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