Strong upwelling occurs in all of the following except:
A)between the North and South Equatorial Currents.
B)in areas of surface current divergence
C)in the area surrounding the Galapagos Islands.
D)where deep ocean water currents are formed.
E)where water is constantly pushed away from a coastline.

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Upwelling occurs in areas where deep ocean water currents are forced to rise to the surface, typically due to the action of surface winds pushing surface waters away from a coastline or in areas of surface current divergence. The other options (A, B, C, and E) are all examples of areas where upwelling can occur.

Strong Upwelling Occurs in All of the Following Except