Question 5 To form, sand dunes need an abundant supply of loose sand, wind to mo
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Question 5
To form, sand dunes need an abundant supply of loose sand, wind to move the sand, and a setting fairly devoid of vegetation but with objects that obstruct wind.
True
False
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Question 6
Two or more alluvial fans that have joined together are referred to as ____________.
Arroyos
Oases
Bajadas
Playas
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Question 7
The flowing rainwater sometimes picks up sand, silt, and other sediment and then deposits it elsewhere. Sediment deposited by a stream is known as _______________.
Alluvium
Alluvial fans
Bajadas
Playas
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Question 8
Deserts covers about 25% of the Earth's surface.
True
False
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Question 9
Which of the following are characteristics of deserts? (select all that apply).
high temperatures
high evaporation rates
abundant soil
wind-produced landforms
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Question 10
What is desert pavement?
large flat-topped hills created by constant wind erosion.
a stony, inhospitable surface made from coarse-grained particles cemented together with calcium carbonate.
sediment transported by wind can be pushed or rolled on the surface.
isolated areas of vegetation in a desert, develop around these springs.
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Question 11
What are triangular piles of alluvium?
Alluvial fans
Playas
Arroyos
Oases
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Question 12
What is the aeolian process?
that is, the transportation, deposition, and erosion of sediment by humans
that is, the transportation, deposition, and erosion of sediment by wind
that is, the transportation, deposition, and erosion of sediment by water
that is, the transportation, deposition, and erosion of sediment by ice
Arroyos
Oases
Bajadas
Playas
Explanation / Answer
Q.5. True
The origin of sand dunes is very difficult,
Q.6 Bajadas
Q.7 Alluvial Fans
Q.8. False
Total deserts cover about 14 percent of the world's land area.
Q.9. High Temparatures
Q.10. A stony, inhospitable surface made from coarse-grained particles cemented together with calcium carbonate.
Q.11. Alluvial fans
Q.12. that is, the transportation, deposition, and erosion of sediment by wind
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