Wind Erosion

Question 1

Abrasion

Answer 1

Sand hitting rock pulled by wind through the air.
Softer rock is eroded faster.
Harder rock left behind.
Seen in the Sand Blasting effect - Greatest 30cm above the surface.

Question 2

Traction

Answer 2

Particles rolling along the land surface.

Deposition occurs in very good places.

Question 3

Saltation

Answer 3

Sand moving through the air in strong winds.
Wind moves smaller particles via bouncing and hoping.
Causing Corrosion and Erosion.

Question 4

Suspension

Answer 4

Fine particles moving high through the air.
Seen in Sandstorms.
Sand suspended easily through the air.

Question 5

Define Aeolian

Answer 5

Wind Processes

Question 6

Deposition

Answer 6

As wind speed drops, less energy carries the particles, and so the heaviest material is deposited first.
Follow by the lightest.

Question 7

Deflation

Answer 7

Removal of dry unconsolidated material.
Finest material carried high and far.
Heavier particles left behind, leaving them uncovered.

Question 8

Deflation Hollows

Answer 8

Wind blowing away fine sand, causing a depression in the soil.
Also leaving behind Hard rocks.