Question 1178Navigation General

The correct answer is C) frequent rain showers and thunderstorms. The doldrums, also known as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), is a low-pressure area near the equator where the prevailing winds converge. In this region, air masses collide, leading to frequent cloud formation, precipitation, and thunderstorm activity. The low-pressure system and warm, moist air in the doldrums create an environment that is conducive to these weather patterns, which is why answer C is the correct choice. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) the doldrums are characterized by light, variable winds, not steady, constant winds; B) the high humidity in the doldrums leads to frequent precipitation, not low relative humidity; and D) the doldrums are associated with low-pressure systems, not steep pressure gradients.