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EY67

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on: Jul 13, 2018
Equator-ward winds along the California coast cause ___________________ _, resulting in nutrient-rich waters that provide for abundant life.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Surface winds above the ocean result in ___________________ _ ___________________ _, the net movement of water at a 90 degree angle to the winds.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


choc0chan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

upwelling

Answer to Question 2

Ekman transport


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