Winds and the Coriolis Effect can cause deep,often nutrient-rich ocean water to rise to the surface in a process called
A) gyre circulation.
B) upwelling.
C) thermohaline circulation.
D) Ekman transport.

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Upwelling is the process of deep, nutrient-rich ocean water rising to the surface due to winds pushing surface water away and the Coriolis Effect causing water from below to replace it. Gyre circulation refers to the movement of surface water in circular patterns, while thermohaline circulation involves the sinking and mixing of dense, cold water and Ekman transport refers to the movement of water caused by wind direction and the Coriolis Effect.

Winds and the Coriolis Effect Can Cause Deep,often Nutrient-Rich Ocean