How Do the Effects of Nutrients in Upwellings Compare to the Effects

question 3

Multiple Choice

How do the effects of nutrients in upwellings compare to the effects of nutrients from agricultural runoff?

• A)Both negatively impact marine ecosystems by causing hypoxia as a result of eutrophication.
• B)Nutrients from agricultural runoff tend to positively impact marine ecosystems by delivering nutrients that support healthy levels of marine productivity,while upwellings tend to harm marine ecosystems by causing hypoxia as a result of eutrophication.
• C)Both positively impact marine ecosystems by delivering nutrients that support healthy levels of marine productivity.
• D)Upwellings tend to positively impact marine ecosystems by delivering nutrients that support healthy levels of marine productivity,while nutrients from agricultural runoff tend to harm marine ecosystems by causing hypoxia as a result of eutrophication.

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