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

Responses

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

1 answer

Upwelling brings cold, nutrient-rich water to the surface, which typically leads to drier air and less rainfall in the coastal region. Therefore, the correct response is:

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