Wind Flashcards
1
Q
When does wind become useful in erosion?
A
When it starts to pick up sand particles its power to erode becomes effective.
2
Q
What abilities does wind have?
A
The wind has the power to erode, transport and, deposit material.
3
Q
Name the two most important processes in wind erosion.
A
abrasion and deflation.
4
Q
Abrasion
A
when sand particles carried by the wind wear down rocks.
5
Q
Deflation
A
when wind removes loose sand particles from the ground to produce a lowered surface level
