Which process intensifies coastal upwelling when an intense high-pressure system forms?

💡 Explanation

When a high-pressure system forms, intensified winds parallel to the coast cause enhanced Ekman transport because of the average water movement 90 degrees to the wind direction, leading to water moving offshore. Therefore enhanced Ekman transport occurs, rather than other options that involve counteracting or unrelated processes.

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