Wind Erosion/Deposition

What is a blowout?

• An empty basin-shaped area

• Caused by wind carrying away loose surface materials

• The process of wind erosion forming desert pavements

• When wind drives sand that erodes exposed rocks

Dunes are formed by ____-______ ____.

Strong global winds have eroded unprotected soils, which produced _____ (fine-grained soil) deposits

What is the process of wind erosion forming desert pavements?

• Compaction

• Abrasion

• Deposition

• Deflation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are rocks sculpted into unusual shapes by abrasion?

• Abrasional rocks

• Boulders

• Ventifacts

• Blowouts

____ is second to water for soil erosion.