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← GeographyWhich process sharply restricts nutrient availability specifically within deep fjord basins?
A)Sill-induced stratification✓
B)Wind-driven upwelling
C)Tidal current scouring
D)Riverine sediment deposition
💡 Explanation
Sill-induced stratification limits nutrient mixing because a raised sill restricts deep water exchange. This prevents oxygen replenishment, potentially leading to anoxia; therefore, nutrient cycling is drastically reduced, rather than enhanced by upwelling.
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