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The wind influences the shape and size of a sand dune.
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What influencences the shape and size of a sand dune?
The wind influences the shape and size of a sand dune.The wind.
Is it true wind direction influence the shape and size of a sand dune?
no
When wind creates a sand dune the sheltered side of the sand dune is what?
The side downwind of the prevailing wind direction.
What can cause a sand dune to move in the direction of the wind?
the earth
What determines the shape of a sand dune?
wind patterns/directions
What can cause a sand dune to slowly move in direction of the wind?
winds that blow in a steady direction can move a dune . such wind will consistently pick up sand from one side and deposit it to a other side. this causes the entire dune to slowly move in the direction if the wind. :)Can someone answer more questions
What is the size and shape of a sand dune?
Sand dunes have a million shapes and even change as you look at them.
What part of a sand dune is characterized by a gentle slope?
A sand dune is a desert feature that forms as a result of wind or rain action towards one side. The sand dune usually forms towards the dominant side of the wind direction and can vary in gradient.
What can cause a sand dune to slowly move into the direction of the wind?
A sand dune will always move with the prevailing wind (downwind). It would not be able to move into the direction of the prevailing wind (upwind).
What is the top of a sand dune called?
the top of a sand dune is called the crest of the dune.
What is a sand hill in the desert called?
A hill of sand in a desert is normally referred to as a dune
Is sand dune a climate?
A sand dune is a landform, not a climate.
