Which thermocline behavior is driven by Ekman transport?

💡 Explanation

Upwelling along eastern boundaries happens because Ekman transport moves surface water offshore. This causes up*welling*, replacing surface water; therefore, cold, nutrient-rich water rises rather than downwelling driven by other forces.

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