Work of Wind

Author:Goa Board
7th Goa Board
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Work of Wind: Overview

The topic describes how wind works in the formation of dunes caused by the erosion of mushroom rocks in the deserts. It also explains how these dunes are further carried away by wind and are deposited in large areas. These are called loess.

Important Questions on Work of Wind

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Our Environment (Geography)>Our Changing Earth>Work of Wind> Q 1

Mushroom rocks are found in _____.

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Our Environment (Geography)>Our Changing Earth>Work of Wind> Q 2

What are sand dunes?

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Our Environment (Geography)>Our Changing Earth>Work of Wind> Q 3

Some rocks have the shape of a mushroom. Give reason.