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Wind erosion, a type of erosion where wind blows away sediment, is common in desert areas.
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What type of erosion occurs in the desert?
Desert erosion is mainly caused by grains of sand carried on the wind - acting like sandpaper against rocks.
Is a desert erosion or deposition?
A desert is both erosion and deposition.
What's the most significant type of erosion?
hydraulic action.
What type desert erosion involves the lifting and removal of loose material?
Deflation involves lifting and removing loose material.
What is the principle agent of erosion in the desert?
Water
What type of erosion occurs in the desert?
Desert erosion is mainly caused by grains of sand carried on the wind - acting like sandpaper against rocks.
Is a desert erosion or deposition?
A desert is both erosion and deposition.
What causes Erosion in the Sahara desert?
Wind is the main agent of erosion in the desert.
What is the most common erosion occurs in the desert?
Eolian Weathering. Wind breaking down and moving particles.
Which type of desert is most common?
The hot subtropical desert is the most common type of deserts. They account for about 2/3 of the deserts on earth.
Is desert pavement commonly formed by water erosion?
No, desert pavement is caused by wind erosion - deflation.
What's the most significant type of erosion?
hydraulic action.
How does a desert form its shape?
erosion
What type desert erosion involves the lifting and removal of loose material?
Deflation involves lifting and removing loose material.
What form of erosion can produce a smooth polished surface on rock?
Ice erosion can do this as can aeolian erosion (desert varnish).
What is the principle agent of erosion in the desert?
Water
What type of erosion causes a mountain pass?
Gully erosion, a type of water erosion.
