A | B |
friction | force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another object |
deflation | occurs when wind blows over loose sediments, removes small particles and leaves coarser sediments behind |
abrasion | occurs when windblown sediments strike rocks polishing and pitting the surface |
loess | windblown deposit of tightly packed, finegrained sediments |
dune | mound formed when windblown sediments pile up behind an obstacle |
windbreaks | Trees planted along a field to protect crops |
2 ways to prevent wind erosion | Wind breaks and roots |
Which direction do sand dunes migrate? | away from the direction of the wind |
Christmas dunes | sand collects and covers old Christmans trees |