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Which ocean process brings vital nutrients from the bottom to the surface waters?

O density
O downwelling
O floating
O upwelling

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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.

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