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Loess is a wind-blown sediment composed primarily of silt, which forms extensive, flat deposits in areas with limited vegetation. In contrast, a dune is a mound or ridge of sand that has been shaped and accumulated by the wind, typically found in deserts or coastal regions. While both are formed by wind processes, loess is a fine-grained sedimentary deposit, whereas dunes are larger, more dynamic landforms made up of coarser sand particles.
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How are the sediments in loess deposits from the sediments in a sand dune?
Loess is very fertile while sand is not
How are sediments in loess deposits from the sediments in a sand dune?
Loess is very fertile while sand is not
How are the sediment in loess deposits different from the sediments in a sand dune?
Loess is very fertile while sand is not
How are the sediments in loess deposits different from the sediments in sand dune?
Loess is very fertile while sand is not
How are sediments in loess deposit different from the sediment in a sand dune?
Loess is very fertile while sand is not
What are the deposits of windblown silt called?
Loess is the term given to silt that accumulates due to windblown dust. It is usually highly porous.
How do sand dunes and loess deposits form?
Wind erosion and deposition may form sand dunes and loess deposits. When the wind strikes an obstacle, the result is usually a sand dune!
Fine sediment deposited by wind in layers is called?
deflate
How does a loses deposits form?
Your question doesn't make sense to me . . . maybe you meant, "How does a loess (luss) deposit form?" Loess is a deposit of dusty silty dirt that has been blown into an area from a different location. It often deposits in the shape of sand dunes. The "Palouse Loess Deposit" around Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID is a great example of dune-shaped loess deposits.
What is wind blown sediment called?
Wind-blown sediment is called loess. It is comprised of fine particles such as silt and clay that have been carried and deposited by the wind. Loess deposits can be found in various regions around the world.
Fine particles of clay and silt deposited by wind?
These are known as loess deposits. They are formed when fine particles of clay and silt are picked up by the wind from arid or semi-arid regions and then deposited in other areas. Loess deposits are often fertile and can be found in regions like China and the central United States.
What is a thick deposit of windblown fine grained sediments?
A thick deposit of windblown fine-grained sediments is called loess. Loess is typically composed of silt-sized particles that have been carried by the wind and deposited over time, creating distinct layers of sediment. Its properties make it a fertile soil that is often used for agriculture.
