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← GeographyWhich outcome increases when coastal algal blooms deplete oxygen?
A)Intensified coastal upwelling occurrence✓
B)Decreased thermocline layer effectiveness
C)Increased offshore surface water stability
D)Reduced nutrient stratification levels
💡 Explanation
Harmful algal blooms consuming ample oxygen promote bottom water hypoxia, because decreased oxygen forces marine life upwards towards the surface; therefore upwelling is increased rather than creating stratification, as deoxygenation exacerbates mortality.
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