The Sahara Desert, N. Africa, is often given as an example of a huge area of shifting sand dunes. Though, actually, the dunes form only a small part. The main part consists of rocky 'hamada': high, largely barren, hard, rocky plateaus, with very little sand.
A large area of sand dunes in the desert is called a dune field. A large dune field is called an erg.
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sand dunes
Large piles of sand are called dunes.
A sand dunes is a huge pile at the shore. look at the other article.
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A sand dunes is a huge pile at the shore. look at the other article.
because its an chemical weather
Sand dunes are found in many deserts, as well as in some less arid areas of the world.
Sand dunes are generally found in only limited areas of most deserts.
Yes, The Sahara covers Egypt and that includes areas of sand dunes.
Sand dunes in the Sahara are just a fact of geography. They are just piled up and shifting sand with no economic value. Beach sand dunes like those in PEI Canada are habitat for some little creatures like ground nesting birds. And good places for picnics.
they are formed in dry sandy areas
Dunes would be more prevalent in desert areas with an abundance of fine sand, few plants and a persistent wind.