The process where cold ocean waters are circulated to the surface is called:
A)the Ekman Spiral effect.
B)upwelling.
C)the Humboldt conformal effect.
D)the Gulf Stream.
E)the North Atlantic Drift.

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Upwelling is the process where cold, nutrient-rich waters from the deep ocean are brought to the surface. This occurs when winds blow surface waters away from a coastline, allowing cold water to rise up from below to replace it. Upwelling is important for supporting marine ecosystems, as it brings nutrients up to the surface that support phytoplankton growth and subsequently support the entire food web. The other answer choices are not related to the process of upwelling.

The Process Where Cold Ocean Waters Are Circulated to the Surface