Which phenomenon results, when surface winds approach continental coasts transversally in Northern Hemisphere?

💡 Explanation

Ekman transport occurs because the Coriolis effect deflects surface currents 45° from wind direction; therefore, coastal upwelling results along the coast rather than downwelling, which would occur if currents were aligned because of negligible coriolis forces rather than significant differences.

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