Which statement explains what upwelling causes?
Upwelling causes tides to rise and fall.
Upwelling causes changes in the direction of currents.
Upwelling causes nutrients, minerals, and tiny organisms to rise.
Upwelling causes currents in the Pacific Ocean to change direction.
Answers
Answer:The correct answer is C
Explanation:
Answer:
The correct option is (c) Upwelling causes nutrients, minerals, and tiny organisms to rise.
Explanation:
1) "Upwelling causes tides to rise and fall." not decribes upwelling because Upwelling is caused by the movement of water away from the coast, bringing deep, cold water to the surface, and has not with tides.
2)Upwelling causes changes in the direction of currents, is false but direction of currents can cause upwelling.
3) Upwelling causes nutrients, minerals, and tiny organisms to rise." is True because the upwelling process brings nutrient-rich deep water to the surface, providing food for marine organisms and supporting the growth of Phytoplanktons.
4) "Upwelling causes currents in the Pacific Ocean to change direction." statement not describes what upwelling is. In general, it does not specifically cause currents in the Pacific Ocean to change direction.
To learn more about Phytoplanktons, refer these links.
https://brainly.in/question/33878
https://brainly.in/question/14936439
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