Question 34
Wind and Desert LandformsAbrasion in arid and semi-arid regions involves the
- A.lifting and blowing of loose rock materials along the coastal area
- B.wearing away of rock surfaces by the action of rock particles carried by wind
- C.gradual rolling of large rock fragmentation on the ground
- D.movement of coarse rock particles in series of hops
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (wearing away of rock surfaces by the action of rock particles carried by wind)
Explanation
Wind abrasion is the sand-blasting of rock by particles the wind carries.