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A deposit of wind blown sand is called?
Imagine a landscape made almost entirely of sand. A sand dune is a deposit of wind-blown sand.
Why was Michelangelo's David moved indoors?
Because the air pollution destroys the artworks.
When does wind carrying sand grains deposit the sand?
Wind carrying sand grains deposits the sand when the wind slows down or hits an obstacle.
What is sandblasting of rock by wind-blown particles?
Sandblasting of rock by wind-blown particles is referred to as abrasion. It is the process of scraping or wearing away of rock particles.
The particles in a sand dune deposit are small and very well-sorted and have surface pits that give them a frosted appearance This deposit most likely was transported by?
wind
What size of rock can wind erode?
well, think about it, wind can erode ALL size of rocks, wind does its job, which is eroding rocks.
What is the eroding action of windblown sand?
what is the eroding action of wind blown sand
How does gravity relate to a stream's ability to erode and deposit materials?
The gradient of a stream effects the energy as it has eroding soil and rock. This happens because depending on the pressure of the water flow, it can erode soil and rock.
Is it true that the most important erosion is the wind?
No. It differs for what is eroding.
How does eroding happen?
when earth and wind break down rocks
Example of a physical rather than a chemical change?
when a rock is erodded by wind or waves is a physical change where acid rain eroding a stone figure would be chemical
What do sand and boulders have in common?
They are both eroding rock particles.
How doEs wind and water affect water?
Wind and water can affect rocks by carrying them around and eroding the rocks by such pressure
How is a slope formed?
Water and wind eroding away the rough sides of a mountain.
How do plants prevent wind erosion?
By reducing the speed of the wind hitting the soil, thereby, moving/eroding less soil.
How is Marsden Rock formed?
It was formed by erosion around the cliffs, it is a harder rock so it is eroding more slowly
Why do caves sometimes form on the coast?
The rocks get eroded away by the sea, and then, after a lot of eroding a hole is formed in the rock, which is called a cave. After a bit more eroding the sea will eat right through the rock and make an arc.
