Question

seawater in a certain direction, to cross the ocean. this map shows the direction of the winds and the ocean currents between portugal and africa. look at the map. then answer the question below. to reach ports like arguin in west africa, ships had to sail south from portugal. why was it difficult for ships to sail north from west african ports back to portugal? select all that apply. ships had to sail with ocean currents. ships had to sail against the winds. ships had to sail with the winds. ships had to sail against ocean currents.

Explanation:

By observing the map, the wind and ocean - current directions are against the north - bound journey from West African ports to Portugal. Sailing against winds and currents makes the journey difficult.

Answer:

Ships had to sail against the winds.
Ships had to sail against ocean currents.