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Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation — Unit test

Question 1 • 2026-27 AL-Earth and Space Science

Which event typically causes upwelling?

Answer
A
Wind blows warm water away from the shore.
B
Warm water rises to the surface of the ocean.
C
Neap tides move cold water away from the shore.
D
Cold water falls to the bottom of the ocean and pushes warm water up.

Explanation

Upwelling occurs when wind pushes surface water away from a coastline. Cold, nutrient-rich water from deeper in the ocean then rises to replace it. So the correct choice is “Wind blows warm water away from the shore.”

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