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V@ndy87

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Why is wind unable to transport sediment with the same grain size competency as water? What will be an ideal response?

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Besides deserts, where is the wind a significant geologic agent? What will be an ideal response?


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Toya9913

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Air is less dense than water.

Answer to Question 2

Wind is significant anyplace where exposure of sediment and soil is widespread, such as on shorelines
and plains.



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