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The active agent of erosion and deposition in the deserts is .(wind/sunlight)

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Important Questions on Our Changing Earth

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Distinguish the following: Continental glacier and Mountain glacier
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Which of the following features are formed due to the wind erosion?
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Explain briefly the work of wind as an agent of erosion.
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____________ is a deposition of river sediments along the foot-hills.

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Why do you think wind action is more prominent in deserts?
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Why is wind the most important agent of erosion in the desert?
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Describe the landforms associated with wind.
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_____ is the main agent of erosion in deserts. (wind/water)
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Describe the landform features made by wind erosion and deposition.
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Describe the depositional work of wind.
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Solve the puzzle by following your search horizontally and vertically and circle the answers from the following clues:

  • Deposits by the wind.
  • A triangular piece of land formed at the mouth of the river.
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Name the agents of erosion or deposition responsible for the creation of the landform feature of sand dunes.
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Explain briefly the work of wind as an agent of erosion.
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Why is the work of wind limited to a few metres above the ground?
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Select any two landforms mention the agent of gradation responsible for their formation.