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← GeographyLarge algal blooms occur when oceanic environments experience which forcing mechanism?
A)Nutrient transport via coastal upwelling✓
B)Increased deep-sea volcanic activity
C)Intensified thermal gradient induced convection
D)Enhanced aerosol deposition by atmospheric currents
💡 Explanation
Upwelling brings nutrient-rich deep water to the surface, fueling algal growth in illuminated areas because deeper waters have more accumulated decomposed organic matter; therefore, it increases surface productivity rather than relying on volcanic nutrients or thermal convection alone.
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