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iveyjurea

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What is deflation? Why can deflation not continue beneath the water table?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What are ventifacts?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Deflation is the process through which landscape elevation are lowered as wind removes fine particles. It does not occur beneath the water table because wind will not blow away cohesive, moist sand.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Loose rocks that show evidence of abrasion by wind-blown sand. Persistent sandblasting abrades smooth planar surfaces in rocks that are shaped like polished facets on a gemstone.



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