Wind processes and landforms

Question 1

Aeolian Process

Answer 1

Pertain to wind activity in the study of geology and weather and specifically to the wind’s ability to shape the surface of the Earth

Question 2

Characteristics of effective geomorphic agents include:

Answer 2

• Erosion
• Deposition
• Transportation

of Sediment

Question 3

What are arid regions characterized by?

Answer 3

• Temperature
• Precipitation
• Humidity
• Wind

Question 4

What 3 factors affect the Aeolian process?

Answer 4

• Wind size
• Sediment size
• Vegetation

Question 5

What are two types of aeolian erosion processes?

Answer 5

Abrasion

Deflation

Question 6

Deflation hollow:

Answer 6

A shallow depression caused by deflation

Question 7

Blowout depression:

Answer 7

Intiated when a plant cover is disturbed

Question 8

3 types of aeolian transport?

Answer 8

1) Suspension
2) Saltation
3) Surface creep

Question 9

Sand ripples

Answer 9

Formed at right angle to prevailing wind direction

Question 10

Dune types

Answer 10

• Barchan
• Parabolic
• Coastal dune