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← GeographyWhich disruption results when trade winds weaken significantly?
A)Upwelling reduction along South America✓
B)Increased ocean heat absorption by phytoplankton
C)Strengthened Arctic Ocean sea ice formation
D)Accelerated Antarctic bottom water production
💡 Explanation
Upwelling slows because Ekman transport decreases due to weakened Pacific trade winds diminishing Coriolis force, therefore nutrient supply declines, inhibiting phytoplankton growth rather than increasing ocean heat absorption. Stronger winds cause upwelling, not ice formation.
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