Equatorial Upwelling Occurs as a Result Of

question 30

Multiple Choice

Equatorial upwelling occurs as a result of:

• A)Temperature changes at the Equator.
• B)The divergence of equatorial surface currents.
• C)The convergence of equatorial surface currents.
• D)Winds causing the Ekman transport of surface water offshore.
• E)El Nino conditions north and south of the Equator.

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