Wind Erosion/Deposition

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What is wind erosion?

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Wind erosion is the process by which soil and rock particles are removed from the Earth's surface by the force of wind.

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What is loess?

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Loess is a fine-grained, wind-blown sediment that is typically yellowish or brownish in color.

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What are ventifacts?

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Ventifacts are rocks that have been shaped by the abrasive action of wind-blown sand.

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What is a slump in geology?

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A slump is a type of mass wasting where material moves down a slope in one large mass.

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What is the difference between a slump and a landslide?

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A slump moves down in one large mass, while a landslide can involve a more chaotic movement of materials.

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What type of particles skip or bounce during wind erosion?

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Medium-sized particles tend to skip or bounce along the surface during wind erosion.

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What is deflation in the context of wind erosion?

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Deflation is the process by which wind removes loose, fine-grained particles from the ground, leading to the formation of desert pavements.

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What is abrasion in wind erosion?

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Abrasion is the process by which wind-blown particles wear away the surface of rocks and other materials.

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What is desert pavement?

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Desert pavement is a surface layer of closely packed stones and gravel formed by the removal of finer particles by wind.

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What factors influence wind erosion?

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Factors include wind speed, vegetation cover, soil moisture, and the type of soil or sediment present.