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How do wind cause upwelling?

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13y ago
Updated: 9/17/2019

when they hit something

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What the cause of upwelling?

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How does wind cause upwelling in the oceans?

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An upwelling is formed when the wind blows across the waves?

False


Upwelling off the California coast is caused?

Upwelling refers to a rising of seawater, magma, or any other liquid. The upwelling off the California coast is caused by the wind blowing parallel to the coast.


What do you mean by upwelling?

Ocean upwelling is a phenomena where cooler deep ocean currents come to the surface, with the usual mechanism being the driving of the water by wind. A more general definition is one that includes the idea of "rising from below or within" as an upwelling of emotion. Here are a couple of sentences: An upwelling of anger fueled his outburst.The thought of the passing of her uncle triggered an upwelling of tears.


What isn't associated with upwelling?

Upwelling is when the winds cause nutrient rich waters from lower levels of the ocean to replace the surface water. Upwelling's are usually caused by coastal surges or open oceans.


How can winds cause coastal upwelling?

Wind is very Strong yes, it cause things such as tornadoes and can ruin towns. But coastal upwelling very unlikely the Strength would have to be.... be extraordinarily Strong very unlikely


How often does upwelling occur?

When cool nutrient rich water is driven to the surface by wind, replacing warmer and nutrient depleted water, this is known as upwelling. This stimulates the synthesis of organic compounds and helps fishing productivity.


What causes upwelling?

Wind


How are zooplankton and phytoplankton affected by ocean upwelling?

it cause a decrease in food supply for fish


What process can make denser water rise to the top?

upwelling Denser water from the deep ocean can come up to the surface in an upwelling Generally, an upwelling occurs along the coast when wind blows water strongly away from the shore. As the surface water is blown away from the shore, colder water from below comes up to take its place.


True or false An upwelling is formed when a wind blows across the waves?

False. An upwelling is formed when wind blows parallel to the coastline, causing surface water to move away from the shore, allowing deeper, nutrient-rich waters to rise to the surface. This process brings essential nutrients to the surface, promoting marine productivity.