Spanish explorers traveling from South America back to Spain were impacted by which of the following? (1 point)

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westerlies moving counter to the trade winds
westerlies moving counter to the trade winds

the Gulf Stream
the Gulf Stream

the Southern Equitorial Current
the Southern Equitorial Current

calm winds of the Intertropical Convergence zone

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Spanish explorers traveling from South America back to Spain were impacted by the calm winds of the Intertropical Convergence Zone. This region, often referred to as the Doldrums, is characterized by calm winds and can create challenges for sailing ships.