Q. Consider the following statements regarding “upwelling of coastal oceans”:
1.In upwelling events where deeper ocean water circulates onto continental shelves and near-shore areas.
2.The hot water of ocean circulation contains more nutrients & more CO2.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Surface Coastal regions periodically experience upwelling events where deeper ocean water circulates onto continental shelves and near-shore areas.
This exposes the productive upper ocean ecosystems to colder water containing more nutrients & more CO2.
Source: Shankar IAS
