During coastal upwelling events, which outcome occurs due to nutrient-rich water rising to the surface?

A)Increased phytoplankton blooms and productivity✓

B)Formation of deep-water coral reef ecosystems

C)Decreased ocean surface salinity levels

D)Intensified coastal erosion and sediment transport

💡 Explanation

During upwelling, nutrient-rich deep water rises because wind patterns and Earth's rotation move surface water away from the coast, allowing this process to take place, therefore phytoplankton blooms increase. This does not always contribute to deep-water reefs, change salinity, or intensify erosion and transport sediment.

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During coastal upwelling events, which outcome occurs due to nutrient-rich water rising to the surface?

💡 Explanation

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