Asked by lutina

Why do sailors try to avoid areas without wind?


A

They must sail upwind in a zigzag pattern.

B

Their instruments do not work properly without wind.

C

The boats move slowly, and the sailors become frustrated.

D

They are unable to conduct trade in the New World.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C

Sailboats depend on wind for propulsion; in windless (becalmed) areas they move very slowly or not at all, leaving sailors stuck and frustrated.