A zone of surface divergence is an area of _______ and ________ biological productivity.
A) upwelling; high
B) upwelling; low
C) downwelling; high
D) downwelling; low
E) no vertical motion; average

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A zone of surface divergence is an area where the surface water moves apart, causing deeper nutrient-rich waters to rise to the surface, known as upwelling. This nutrient-rich water leads to high biological productivity.

A Zone of Surface Divergence Is an Area of _______