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What is the name for the term that describes deep ocean water rising the surface?

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upwelling

Sometimes deep ocean water rises to the surface. This is called upwelling . Figure below shows why it happens. Strong winds blow surface water away from shore. This allows deeper water to flow to the surface and take its place.

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