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Fine sediment deposited by wind in layers is called?
deflate
What is another name for windblown soil?
loess
What are examples of loess?
goodwil fort is a loess a good example
What do dunes and moraines have in common?
Both consist of materials that have been moved from their originating location.
What are examples of geologic deposition?
Beach sand, lake mud, sand dunes, glacial moraines, river deltas, river silt, gravel bars, ocean sediments, and coal deposits are all examples of geologic deposition.
Fine sediment deposited by wind in layers is called?
deflate
What features result from deposition by wind?
Wind erosion and deposition may form sand dunes and loess deposits.
How are the sediments in Loess deposits different from the sediments in the sand dunes?
Loess is very fertile while sand is not
How is loess different from sand?
Loess blankets a broad area; sand dunes aer mounds or ridges.
What makes sand dunes and moraines similar?
Sand dunes are formed by the action of running water while moraines are formed by the action of moving ice.
What is another name for windblown soil?
loess
How do sand dunes and loess deposits form?
Wind erosion and deposition may form sand dunes and loess deposits. When the wind strikes an obstacle, the result is usually a sand dune!
What are two types of deposits formed by wind erosion and deposition?
I am going to say sand dunes and loess deposits are two types of deposits formed by wind erosion.
What is sediment deposited by wind in layers called?
loess/dunes or aeolian deposits
What are examples of loess?
goodwil fort is a loess a good example
What do dunes and moraines have in common?
Both consist of materials that have been moved from their originating location.
What are examples of geologic deposition?
Beach sand, lake mud, sand dunes, glacial moraines, river deltas, river silt, gravel bars, ocean sediments, and coal deposits are all examples of geologic deposition.
