Which outcome occurs when reduced atmospheric pressure differences weaken trade winds?

💡 Explanation

Weakened trade winds reduce the tilt of the ocean's surface; this lessens equatorial upwelling because Ekman transport decreases. The surface tilt is forced by the trade winds. The Coriolis effect causes trade winds.

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