Wind Erosion

_________ is a natural process that detaches soil particles from one area of the land's surface and transports it to another location where it is deposited

• weathering

• wind erosion

• coastal erosion

• landslides

Where is wind erosion most prevalent?

• dry areas

• wet areas

• farm land

• back yard

Is bare soil is more susceptible to soil erosion?

• no

• yes

Desert pavement is a result of ______.

• abrasion

• deflation

In _______ the wind moves fine particles through the atmosphere parallel to the surface an into the atmosphere.

• saltation

• suspension

_______ occurs when small particles bounce along earth's surface. The impact dislodges additional particles.

• suspension

• saltation

Large soil and sand particles roll along the surface of the earth's crust. This is called ______.

• abrasion

• saltation

• soil creep

• deflation

Strange shaped land forms that are found in deserts are caused by ______.

• deflation

• soil creep

• abrasion

Which of the following does not belong?

• detachment

• oxidation

• deposition

• transport

What is the best known aeolian wind erosion land form?

• Loess

• sand dunes

• unique shaped desert rocks