Exercises

Question 19.1

What types of materials and sizes of particles can the wind move?

Question 19.2

What is the difference between the way wind transports dust and the way it transports sand?

Question 19.3

How is the wind’s ability to transport sedimentary particles linked to climate?

Question 19.4

What are the main features of wind erosion?

Question 19.5

Where do sand dunes form?

Question 19.6

Name three types of sand dunes and show the relationship of each to wind direction.

Question 19.7

What typical desert landforms are composed of sediment?

Question 19.8

What are the geologic processes that form playa lakes?

Question 19.9

What is desertification?

Question 19.10

Where are loess deposits found?