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

Responses

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

1 answer

Upwelling brings cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean to the surface. This cold surface water typically results in moist air, which can lead to increased cloud formation and often more rainfall. Therefore, the correct response is:

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