Why Does Upwelling Occur Along the Equator

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why does upwelling occur along the equator?

• A) Surface water along the equator is high in salinity, causing it to sink and be replaced by deep water.
• B) Water in the equatorial currents is deflected poleward by the Coriolis effect, causing deep water to rise and replace the surface water.
• C) Deep water near the equator is warmed by the Sun and rises to the surface as its density decreases.
• D) Currents on either side of the equator flow in opposite directions, causing eddies between them that bring deep water to the surface.

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