Wind Erosion

Front

What is the breakup of rock called?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the power to carry and move a particle of rock called?

Back

Carrying Power

Front

What is the steep side of a sand dune where the wind is blowing towards called?

Back

The Leeward Side

Front

What is the gentle side of a sand dune where the wind comes from called?

Back

The Windward Side

Front

How much time do small, flat, and light particles take to deposit?

Back

Long Time

Front

What is the process called when soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the term for the accumulation of sediment in a new location?

Back

Deposition

Front

What natural force primarily drives wind erosion?

Back

Wind

Front

What are the small particles that are often moved by wind called?

Back

Dust or Sand

Front

What is the term for the gradual wearing away of rock surfaces by wind?

Back

Abrasion