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Desert regions are dry and the sand particles are easily stirred up by the wind. Plants need to be able to put down roots and draw moisture so they can grow. In areas like the coastal beaches, where the sand is moist and plants can grow, the sand particles tend to stick together and are not easily blown about by the wind.
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What blows around in a desert?
Sand
Can sand dunes move over time?
in the same direction as that the wind blows
Why do sandstorms happen in the desert?
The sand in the desert is usually quite dry and has few plants to hold the soil in place. Therefore, when the wind blows it is able to lift the sand and dust into the air forming a dust storm.
How does air erode the land?
The wind blows sand and the sand rubs on the land so it erodes
What is it called when wind blows sand?
When wind blows sand, it is called a sandstorm. Sandstorms can occur in desert regions where loose sand is easily picked up by strong winds, creating a phenomenon that can reduce visibility and impact the environment.
The surface of a rock becomes smoother as sand blows past it?
abrasion
Mounds called form when wind blows sand?
Mounds formed when wind blows sand are known as sand dunes. As wind erodes and transports sand, it deposits the material in particular areas, creating these mounds. Sand dunes can vary in shape and size, depending on wind direction, sand availability, and vegetation. They are commonly found in desert regions and along coastlines.
How does water and wind act as an agent of erosion in the desert?
It blows the sand aroud. Or the water can wash it away. Such as a sand storm.
Why do very few plants grow in sea beaches?
because the sand is not capable for plants to grow.first the sand has a little percent of nutrient for plants,the sand is weak to carry the plants root,only the coconut tree will grow on the sand or other plants only
The surface of a rock becomes smoother as sand blows past it what is this an example of?
Abrasion
How does gravity help create sand dunes?
The wind blows the sand to new locations and gravity is what helps the sand settle down to the ground. Gravity also keeps the sand down after the sand dune is created.
What are the most common wind deposits that are formed when wind full of blowing sand drops the sand as it blows across an obstacles?
ripples
