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How does upwelling affect the weather of a coastal region?(1 point)
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The cold surface water results in moist air and more rainfall.
The cold surface water results in moist air and more rainfall.

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

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

Explanation: Upwelling brings cold, nutrient-rich water to the surface, cooling the overlying air, reducing evaporation and atmospheric instability, so less moisture and convection (less rainfall).