Asked by Ofelia Navarro on Jun 27, 2024
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Wind moves sediment by:
A) bouncing sand grains along the surface
B) rolling sand grains along the surface
C) carrying finer material, like dust and silt, in air currents
D) all of these
Sediment
Particulate organic and inorganic matter that accumulates in a solid layer on the surface of land or within bodies of water.
Air Currents
Movements of air resulting from differences in air temperature and pressure, contributing to weather patterns and climactic conditions globally.
- Acquire knowledge of the role wind patterns play in shaping desert landscapes.
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Nicholas FosterJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Wind moves sediment through all the mentioned processes: bouncing sand grains along the surface (saltation), rolling sand grains along the surface (creep or surface rolling), and carrying finer materials like dust and silt in air currents (suspension).
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the role wind patterns play in shaping desert landscapes.