WAEC Geography 2015 Question 23

Question 23

Wind and Desert Landforms

Deposition of fine grained sand carried over long distance by wind is known as

  1. A.chernozem.
  2. B.laterite
  3. C.loess.
  4. D.podzols.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (loess.)

Explanation

Loess is fine wind-blown dust deposited far from its source, e.g. in northern China.