Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 2: Wind

Wind

1
Unlike water, wind commonly can __________.
A)move sediment downhill
B)abrade particles
C)put sediment into suspension
D)move sediment uphill
2
The lowering of the land surface due to wind removing particles is called __________.
A)abrasion
B)deflation
C)saltation
D)erosion
3
Which of the sand dunes in the figure accumulates in areas with very little sand?
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A)b
B)d
C)a
D)c
4
The __________ side of a dune is called the __________ side and is located on the side from which the wind blows.
A)gentle-sloped, leeward
B)gentle-sloped, windward
C)steep-sloped, leeward
D)steep-sloped, windward
5
According to the map, which part of the country would be best to move to in order to avoid high amounts of wind erosion?
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A)the northeast
B)the midwest
C)the southeast
D)the northern plains
6
What is a surface that has only large particles because the wind has removed the finer particles?
A)loess
B)a desert pavement
C)a dune
D)abraded
7
When is wind-transported material deposited?
A)when the particles break apart
B)when the wind becomes stronger
C)when the wind slows
D)when the wind changes direction
8
How are dunes classified?
A)shape
B)climate of location
C)type of particles
D)side
9
What is a rock called that has been shaped by wind-blown sediments?
A)a dune
B)a ventifact
C)a desert pavement
D)loess
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