The process where surface waters are pushed away from the land and replaced by nutrient-rich bottom waters is called
A)downwelling.
B)upwelling.
C)land breeze.
D)sea breeze.

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The process of nutrients being brought up from the bottom of the ocean to the surface by ocean currents is called upwelling. This nutrient-rich water supports large populations of phytoplankton which can then support larger marine animals such as fish.

The Process Where Surface Waters Are Pushed Away from the Land