WAEC Geography 2008 Question 35

Question 35

Wind and Desert Landforms

"It is crescentic or moon-shaped and occurs transversely to the direction of the prevailing wind." The above statement is a description of a

  1. A.yardang
  2. B.barchan
  3. C.zeugen
  4. D.rock pedestal.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (barchan)

Explanation

A barchan is a crescent-shaped dune lying across the wind direction.