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WAEC Geography 2015 Question 20

Question 20

Wind and Desert Landforms

Wind erosion is common in arid areas because

  1. A.rains are widespread and long lasting.
  2. B.wind speed is high and there are few wind breaks.
  3. C.pressure falls below normal in desert areas.
  4. D.the rocks are resistant to heat.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (wind speed is high and there are few wind breaks.)

Explanation

Deserts have strong winds and little vegetation to break them or hold loose material, so wind erodes freely.