Which occurrence will produce upwelling near coasts?
A) wind blowing toward the north along the West Coast of North America
B) wind blowing toward the south along the West Coast of North America
C) wind blowing toward the south along the East Coast of North America
D) wind blowing toward the north along the East Coast of South America

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Upwelling occurs when winds blow parallel to the coast and move surface waters away from the shore, allowing deeper, nutrient-rich waters to rise. On the West Coast of North America, winds blowing toward the south (from the north) cause this effect.

Which Occurrence Will Produce Upwelling near Coasts