Question

what is the area of calm winds near the equator called?
○ polar easterlies
○ doldrums
○ horse latitudes
○ trade winds

Explanation:

Polar easterlies are cold winds near the poles. Horse latitudes are calm regions near 30° N/S. Trade winds are steady winds blowing toward the equator. The doldrums are the calm wind zone near the equator, caused by rising warm air with little horizontal wind movement.

Answer:

B. doldrums