27.2 Flashcards
1
Q
on which side of a sand dune does erosion occure
A
windward side
2
Q
deposition
A
occurs on leeward side
3
Q
what is deflation
A
removal of small particles
4
Q
when all small particles are removed the renaming surface is called
A
desert pavement
5
Q
the shape and sizes of land forms being eroded by wind depends on what
A
wind speed
amount of time the wind blows
sediment supply
6
Q
what are three land forms created by wave erosion
A
coastal reefs
sea arches
sea stack
7
Q
what are two examples from wave deposition
A
sand bars and sand spits
8
Q
what can cause mass wasting
A
snow,heavy rain,earthquakes,human activity
9
Q
what are examples of mass wasting
A
rock slides
mudflows
landslides
