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Because the wind blows the sand one way, not both.
One side of of a sand dune is different than the other side because each side is formed by a different element. If one side is formed by wind and the other side is formed by water, it is impossible for the two different sides to be identical.
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First sentence correct; second, not so. Although water does deposit sand in dune-like ways, the question is about sand-dunes, formed only by the wind (which is not an "element" either; nor is water). Wind and water will not work as suggested. The simple answer is that as the sand ridge builds up the wind blowing over it eddies over the edge, dropping sand grains close to the lee slope.
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∙ 7y agoThe wind deposits large loose amounts of sand to create sand dunes. The wind pushes sand up one side. That sand will move over the edge of the dune's top. The sand will pile up up until gravity pulls it down and this creates a steeper slope than the one that faces the wind.
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∙ 9y agoWhen the wind picks up not all the sand is equal on each side its different sizes and not to clear to see
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Why is one side of a sand dune is different from the other side?
In general, most dunes have a windward side and a leeward side. The windward side is the side on which wind strikes the dune, leeward is the opposite side. The force of the wind will affect the sand on the windward side differently from the leeward side.
How do sand dune form why is one side of a dune different than the other side?
The wind deposits large loose amounts of sand to create sand dunes. The wind pushes sand up one side. That sand will move over the edge of the dune's top. The sand will pile up up until gravity pulls it down and this creates a steeper slope than the one that faces the wind.
Why is one side of the sand dune different from the other?
Because the wind blows the sand one way, not both. One side of of a sand dune is different than the other side because each side is formed by a different element. If one side is formed by wind and the other side is formed by water, it is impossible for the two different sides to be identical. +++ First sentence correct; second, not so. Although water does deposit sand in dune-like ways, the question is about sand-dunes, formed only by the wind (which is not an "element" either; nor is water). Wind and water will not work as suggested. The simple answer is that as the sand ridge builds up the wind blowing over it eddies over the edge, dropping sand grains close to the lee slope.
Why is one of a dune different from the other?
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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
How do sand dunes form Why is one side of a dune different than the other one?
The wind deposits large loose amounts of sand to create sand dunes. The wind pushes sand up one side. That sand will move over the edge of the dune's top. The sand will pile up up until gravity pulls it down and this creates a steeper slope than the one that faces the wind.
What way do amino acids differ from one another?
They have different side chains.
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 shapes have irregular borders?
Any shape in which at least one side is not a straight line, or is different in length from another side.
Is the Star Dune in Colorado really a star dune?
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What is a palaeodune?
A palaeodune is an ancient dune, such as a sand dune, especially one which is only visible geologically.
How do you find the standard area?
in a 4 sided shape you would times one side by another side that's of different lengh (unless it is a square).
