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V@ndy87

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on: Jul 15, 2018

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

Question 2

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.

V@ndy87

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018

Gracias!

Viet Thy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

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