Exercise
Upwelling and Ocean Life Distribution
Learn how the process of upwelling brings nutrient-rich deep water to the ocean surface. Study how upwelling supports marine ecosystems and shapes ocean life distribution.
Questions
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What is upwelling in the ocean?
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What causes coastal upwelling?
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Why are upwelling areas so ecologically important?
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Microscopic photosynthetic organisms at the base of the marine food web are called what?
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What happens to marine life when upwelling stops during an El Nino year?
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Where does downwelling occur in the ocean?
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What crucial substance does downwelling transport from the surface to the deep ocean?
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Which major coastal region is famous for intense upwelling and extremely rich fisheries?
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What organisms directly eat phytoplankton in the ocean food web?
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What net water movement process deflects surface water away from coasts during upwelling?
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Why is deep ocean water rich in essential nutrients like nitrates and phosphates?
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Upwelling zones cover less than 1 percent of ocean surface, but produce what portion of world fish catch?