Definition for Difference between revisions of "Upwelling"
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| − | 1 | + | 1) In the ocean, a phenomenon that carries mineral nutrients from the bottom waters to the surface. |
| − | 2 | + | 2) Movement of deeper ocean water to the surface; occurs most commonly along the west coasts of continents and around Antarctica. |
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| + | 3) The vertical flow of cold, deep ocean water towards the surface. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:22, 28 March 2018
1) In the ocean, a phenomenon that carries mineral nutrients from the bottom waters to the surface.
2) Movement of deeper ocean water to the surface; occurs most commonly along the west coasts of continents and around Antarctica.
3) The vertical flow of cold, deep ocean water towards the surface.