Some Nutrients Are Brought Back to the Surface near the Coasts

Some nutrients are brought back to the surface near the coasts of continents, where offshore winds pushing surface waters away from shore cause cold bottom water to rise to the surface. The water in these upwelling zones

A) is nutrient-poor.
B) is too cool to support abundant life.
C) is nutrient-rich.
D) is too warm to support abundant life.
E) has a moderate amount of nutrients.

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