Aeolian Deposition Flashcards
1
Q
What is aeolian deposition ?
A
Entrainment/ transport and deposition of sediment by WIND.
On lands
2
Q
What happens when there is a large tidal range ?
A
Large amounts of sand will be exposed at low tide for longer period meaning a supply of sediment can be entrained by the wind.
3
Q
2 ways sand is transported by wind?
A
Surface creep
Saltation
Dependent on wind speed and how dry/ moist source is sand is
4
Q
Surface creep
A
(Similar to traction)
Wind rolls/ slides sand grands over the surface
5
Q
Saltation
A
Wind is strong enough to temporarily lift grains into airflow to heights of up to 1 mature over 20-30m
6
Q
Why is wind action significant?
A
Shape / form lots of landforms - beach / dunes
