How does upwelling affect the weather of a coastal region?(1 point)

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The warm surface water results in moist air and more rainfall.
The warm surface water results in moist air and more rainfall.

The cold surface water results in drier air and less rainfall.
The cold surface water results in drier air and less rainfall.

The warm surface water results in drier air and less rainfall.
The warm surface water results in drier air and less rainfall.

The cold surface water results in moist air and more rainfall.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The cold surface water results in drier air and less rainfall.

Upwelling brings cold, nutrient-rich water from the depths to the surface, which can lead to less evaporation and drier air, resulting in reduced rainfall in coastal regions.