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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
deflation
B
loess
C
sand dunes
D
deposition
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Loess helps to form very fertile soil.

A
T
B
F
4

Which of the following processes is a type of wind erosion?

A
plucking
B
abrasion
C
inflation
D
chemical weathering
5

Smaller particles moved by the wind occurs through deflation. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
6

Particles of clay and silt eroded and deposited by the wind are called

A
till.
B
loess.
C
dust.
D
sod.
7

The process by which wind removes surface materials is called

A
abrasion.
B
plucking.
C
deflation.
D
inflation.
8

Wind carrying sand grains deposits the sand when the wind

A
speeds up.
B
crosses a depression in the ground.
C
slows down or hits an obstacle.
D
cools after nightfall.
9

Wind causes erosion though ablation and abrasion.

A
T
B
F
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
deflation
B
loess
C
sand dunes
D
deposition

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