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Wind Erosion in Arid Environments

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Wind Erosion in Arid Environments

Question

State three reasons why wind is a dominant agent of erosion in arid areas.

Answer

- Presence of Scanty/ No vegetation cover which exposes the land to wind erosion.
- Strong tropical winds/ Storms which erode loose rock materials.
- Presence of dry and loose unconsolidated rock materials which are easily eroded and carried by wind.