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Which explains how wind causes upwelling in the oceans?








A

Wind near the coastline blows cold surface water away from land. Deeper, nutrient-rich, warm water flows upward to replace the surface water.







B

Wind near the coastline blows warm surface water toward shore, causing it to spread out. Deeper, nutrient-rich, cold water flows upward to replace the surface water blown into shore.







C

Coastal winds blow warm surface water out to sea. Deeper, nutrient-rich, cold water flows upward to replace the surface water.







D

Wind near the coastline blows cold surface water toward shore, causing it to spread out. Deeper, nutrient-rich, warm water flows upward to replace the surface water blown into shore.

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A B C D

I choose B because I think Its right

Answer:

The Correct Answer is B.

Explanation:

  • The Coastal upwelling can be occurred by winds from the blowing winds of north In the Northern hemisphere with the west coast of a continent.
  • Water moved offshore by Ekman transport replaced by deep, cold and nutrient-laden water.
  • Upwelling or the rising movement of the freezing water from the depth of the ocean. it is happened due to the Winds, winds blow the warm surface water away, causing cold water to rise up to replace it.

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