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

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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 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 moist air and more rainfall.

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The correct response is:

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

Upwelling brings colder, nutrient-rich water to the surface, which can lead to increased moisture in the atmosphere and consequently more precipitation in coastal regions.