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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