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13 Cards in this Set
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wind erosion
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can scatter dust or volcanis ash over thousands of kilometers
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deflation
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wind removes small particles of loose sediment, leaving behind heavier materials.
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abrasion
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blowing sand grains against rocks wearing them down and pitting them
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sandstorms
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occurs when strong winds blow in deserts, beaches, or dry riverbeds,
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wind erosion
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can scatter dust or volcanic ash over thousands of kilometers
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deflation
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wind removes small particles of loose sediment, leaving behind heavier materials
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abrasion
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a sandstorm blowing sand grains against rocks wearing them down and pitting them
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sand storms
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an airborne sand cloud
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windbreaks
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rows of trees which can slow down wind reducing erosion they also trap snow to increase moisture.
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roots
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fibrous root system plants such as grasses help anchor soil particles
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deposition by wind
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airborne particles eventually returning to earth
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loess
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fine grained sediment
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dune
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mound of sediments drifted by the wind
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