Langmuir circulation occurs only ____.
a. at the equator
b. in the top 20 meters of water
c. below 100 meters of water
d. at deep-ocean depths
e. below the pycnocline
Question 2Which is an example of coastal upwelling affecting weather onshore?
a. Cold water is transported away from the shore causing abnormally high temperatures.
b. Southerly winds bring warm temperatures and dry weather.
c. Cold water is brought to the surface that chills the air above, inducing cool, wet weather.
d. A warm-water pool accumulates and warm moist air rises, inducing rainfall.
e. Dry, cold air is transported from the north, inducing drought conditions.