Question 20
Wind and Desert LandformsRock pedestals are most likely to be found in
- A.regions where river erosion has taken place
- B.arid areas where wind abrasion has modified rocks of differing resistance
- C.regions where wave hydraulic action has taken place
- D.arid area where wind deflation has scooped out the earth surface
- E.regions where a river has deposited a large load of sediments
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (arid areas where wind abrasion has modified rocks of differing resistance)
Explanation
Sand-laden wind wears away the softer base of a rock faster, leaving a mushroom-shaped pedestal.