Question

Spanish explorers traveling from South America back to Spain were impacted by which ofthe following? (1 point) Responses calm winds of the Intertropical Convergence zone calm winds of the Intertropical Convergence zone the Southern Equitorial Current the Southern Equitorial Current the Gulf Stream the Gulf Stream westerlies moving counter to the trade winds

Answer 1

Spanish explorers traveling from South America back to Spain were impacted by the **calm winds of the Intertropical Convergence Zone**. This zone, located near the equator, is characterized by very light winds and can create challenges for sailing ships navigating back to Europe.