When Prevailing Winds Blow from Onshore to Offshore,what Generally Happens

question 21

Multiple Choice

When prevailing winds blow from onshore to offshore,what generally happens?

• A)The winds cause offshore surface water to flow away from shore,forcing deeper water to rise to the surface.
• B)The dry conditions from the land evaporate surface waters,making them more dense due to salinity increase,and they sink.
• C)The wind drives a longshore current,which draws cold air from higher latitudes,producing a cold climate.
• D)The wind drives the water away from shore,forcing the water to descend in a downwelling zone.

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