1
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When does wind become useful in erosion?
A
When it starts to pick up sand particles its power to erode becomes effective.
2
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What abilities does wind have?
A
The wind has the power to erode, transport and, deposit material.
3
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Name the two most important processes in wind erosion.
A
abrasion and deflation.
4
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Abrasion
A
when sand particles carried by the wind wear down rocks.
5
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Deflation
A
when wind removes loose sand particles from the ground to produce a lowered surface level
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