When Europeans first came to the new world they would typically sail south and west to Canary Islands, then sail west to get to the West Indies and Spanish main
On their return, however, they would go north to the "Leeward Islands" of the Caribbean, to the Bahamas, Bermuda, etc. Why did they take this odd route rather than sail straight?
A) They were attempting to follow the shortest distance, via what is called a great circle route.
B) The ships were affected by the Coriolis effect, so this was the natural route.
C) This route followed both the prevailing winds and ocean currents, speeding the trip despite longer distances.
D) Although this route was against the ocean currents, it followed the prevailing wind direction so sailing ships could follow this route downwind—hence the name "Leeward Islands."
C
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