Upwelling, the rising of water from deeper layers of the ocean, is a wind-induced movement that brings ________ water to the surface.
A)cold, nutrient-rich
B)cold, nutrient-poor
C)warm, nutrient-rich
D)warm, nutrient-poor

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Upwelling brings cold water from deeper layers of the ocean to the surface. This cold water is also rich in nutrients, which stimulates the growth of phytoplankton and supports higher trophic levels in the ocean food web.

Upwelling, the Rising of Water from Deeper Layers of the Ocean