asked 201k views
4 votes
Which ocean process brings vital nutrients from the bottom to the surface waters?

O density
O downwelling
O floating
O upwelling

asked
User Gcahill
by
7.8k points

1 Answer

5 votes

Answer:

Option 4) Upwelling currents

  • Upwelling currents bring cold nutrient-rich waters from the ocean bottom to the surface, supporting many of the most important fisheries and ecosystems in the world.

answered
User Rothens
by
8.2k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.