Question

exam lesson name: introduction to oceanography
exam number: 700793rr
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question 12 of 20 :
select the best answer for the question.

1. the movement of cold, nutrient - rich water from the deep ocean to the ocean surface is known as ______.

a. outgassing
b. downwelling
c. upgassing
d. upwelling
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Outgassing is the release of gases from a substance, not related to water movement.
• Option B: Downwelling is the movement of water downwards, opposite to the described movement.
• Option C: Upgassing is about gas release, not water movement.
• Option D: Upwelling is defined as the movement of cold, nutrient - rich water from deep ocean to the surface.

Answer:

D. upwelling