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Desert pavement is formed by the gradual removal of sediment by rain and/or wind, leaving only larger sediment behind.
Manley Rogahn
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A stony surace called desert pavement is a common feature of many deserts Which process helps form desert pavement?
Deflation of sand and silt from the surface
How does pavement form?
Desert pavement is formed by the gradual removal of sediment by rain and/or wind, leaving only larger sediment behind.
In desert areas what process results in the information of desert pavement?
The process that forms desert pavement is called deflation.
Could desert pavement be found in a forest?
Desert pavement would not occur in a forest as the roots of plants help stabilize the soil preventing the erosion that causes desert pavement..Desert pavement would not occur in a forest as the roots of plants help stabilize the soil preventing the erosion that causes desert pavement.
What results in the formation of desert pavement?
Deflation results in the formation of desert pavement.
Does deposition result in the formation of desert pavement?
No, deflation results in the formation of desert pavement.
How does desert pavement move?
Desert pavement does not move unless it is carried away by a flash flood. However, the wind can remove sand surrounding the sand in desert pavement.
Is desert pavement cause by chemical weathering?
No, desert pavement is caused by wind which is physical weathering.
How does deflation cause desert pavement to form?
Wind blows away all the fine sand and dust leaving only rocks and pebbles behind as 'pavement.'
Is desert pavement commonly formed by water erosion?
No, desert pavement is caused by wind erosion - deflation.
What is a gravel-covered plain in the desert?
Desert pavement
What results when desert pavement is disturbed?
When desert pavement is disturbed it opens the surface to additional erosion by wind and water.
