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Author Question: Why is it so difficult for wind to pick up clay-sized particles? A) They are too large for the ... (Read 56 times)

evelyn o bentley

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Why is it so difficult for wind to pick up clay-sized particles?
 
  A) They are too large for the wind to carry.
  B) The wind has a near-zero velocity closest to the surface and can't pick them up.
  C) The clay particles are often buried under larger sediments.
  D) There is too much clay to carry.

Question 2

Which one of the following statements about landforms is correct?
 
  A) Alluvial fans typically rim desert valleys.
  B) Playas form on high cuestas in arid areas.
  C) Inselbergs are composed of coarse sands and gravels.
  D) Inselbergs are found in low, circular depressions.


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allisonblackmore

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

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


evelyn o bentley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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