Which of the Following Factors Describes Why Upwelling Occurs Along

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors describes why upwelling occurs along the northern California coast?

• A)Seismic activity occurs on the ocean bottom.
• B)Winds cause surface waters to move away from the coast.
• C)Water level is affected by the gravitational attraction between the Earth and the moon.
• D)Water flows from the Atlantic Ocean into the Pacific Ocean because of their different levels.

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