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Because they are an area where wind lulls are common, where there is know wind, and can waste time when crossing the atlantic.
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Can you change a doldrum?
no it cant be chaNGED
What Is air pressure at the equator?
doldrum
Which global wind would you find at 0 degrees?
Doldrum
A sailing vessel is traveling along on an ocean voyage when it reaches a band of calm air that significantly curtails its movement The vessel is caught in?
a doldrum Sailors use the expressions " in irons " and " becalmed ", especially when the mighty sailing ships of yesteryear were in the Horse Latitudes of the Atlantic and Pacific. Everyday modern usage of the word " doldrum(s)" is used to describe a person(s) being in a depression or listless, lethargic, non-energetic, rather than to describe ships.
Are the doldrums found in the north pole?
For sailors, the doldrums are typically found in equatorial waters. The North Pole is covered with floating ice, so however calm and windless it may be -- which is rare, it is not a place where a sailor would use the word doldrum to describe the oceanic conditions.
How did sailors avoid scurvy?
Sailors ate Sauerkraut to prevent scurvy because it was high in vitamin C and a lack of vitamin C can cause scurvy
What happens when you have doldrum?
Not much just the same old boring stuff.
Where does the word doldrum originate?
Origin: 1795-1805; obsolete word "Dold" meaning "Stupid".
Why do sailors avoid sailing in the doldrums?
Sailors avoid sailing in the doldrums because it's an area near the equator known for unpredictable winds, sudden storms, and periods of calm. This can make navigation difficult and slow down the voyage.
How do Odysseus and his men avoid the danger of the Sirens?
The sailors ears were plugged so that they could not hear and Odysseus was lashed to the mast.
Is the intertropical convergence zone as known as the doldrum?
Question: The doldrums happen in a zone known as the what? Answer: intertropical convergence zone
What is an area of ocean called where there is no wind or current?
An area of ocean with little to no wind or currents is called a doldrum. Doldrums are regions near the equator characterized by calm, light wind conditions. Sailors often experience challenges when crossing these areas due to the lack of wind for their sails.
