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Loess is windblown dust created by the abrasive action of moving glaciers.

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Is loess left in the land following the action of continental glaciers?

Loess is not left in the land.


Why are loess's valuable?

Loess forms good soil for growing crops, making it extremely valuable.


How do loess form and why is it important?

Loess forms by wind. It is thought that loess, a kind of silt or clay, is formed from deposits of wind-blown dust.


The Grand Canyon was formed by the abrasive action of which river?

The Colorado River.


What is loess deposits?

Loess is deposited by wind.


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What does loess mean?

Loess is a wind-blown sedimentary deposit. Good examples are found in China and Siberia. Loess (pronounced LOH ihs or lehs) is a kind of silt that forms a fertile topsoil in some parts of the world. Loess consists of tiny mineral particles brought by wind to the places where they now lie. These mineral particles are finer than sand, but coarser than clay. Topsoils that are made up of loess are found in the central and northwestern parts of the United States, in central and eastern Europe, in central Asia and east-central China, and in Argentina.


Powdery wind-blown soil pulverized by glaciers is called?

Loess


What are examples of loess?

Examples of loess can be found in regions such as the Loess Plateau in China, the Mississippi River Valley in the United States, and parts of Europe such as Ukraine and Austria. In these areas, loess deposits are known for their fertile soil composition and distinctive yellowish color.


What is a peninsulas and a loess?

Loess is a type of soil. A peninsula is a piece of land that is "almost an island."


Loess is German for what?

The English word for Loess is actually also loess, a word that doesn't come up often in everyday speech. Loess means "A buff to gray windblown deposit of fine-grained, calcareous silt or clay" --credit to dictionary.reference.com


Why can loess be carried further than sand?

why do you think loess can be carried futher than sand