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upwelling

upwelling
the process by which nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean rises to the surface
Coastal upwelling brings cold, nutrient-rich water to the surface, supporting productive fisheries.
From Lesson 2:Earth & Environmental Sciences·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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Coastal upwelling brings cold, nutrient-rich water to the surface, supporting productive fisheries.

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