Short Answers Page 6 Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Wind erosion (abrasion) mostly happens:
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between 1m - 3m from the ground surface
2
Q
The wind can transport material in desert environments through the processes of:
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saltation and suspension
3
Q
Deflation hollows are formed when
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the wind erodes large amounts of sand
4
Q
Exfoliation is the process when
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Rocks are broken down through repeated cycles of heating and cooling
5
Q
The Atacama Desert is found on the western coast of Chile and Peru. It is arid because of…
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cold ocean currents
6
Q
What is a wadis?
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Steep-sided valleys formed by river erosion
7
Q
Yardangs are formed when
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rocks are arranged in alternating horizontal layers
