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Which statement explains what upwelling causes?

Upwelling causes tides to rise and fall.
Upwelling causes changes in the direction of currents.
Upwelling causes nutrients, minerals, and tiny organisms to rise.
Upwelling causes currents in the Pacific Ocean to change direction.

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Upwelling causes nutrients, minerals, and tiny organisms to rise.

Explanation: upwelling brings cold, nutrient-rich deep water to the surface, supplying minerals and plankton that support marine food webs and productive fisheries.