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