After reading Chapter 15, you should be able to:
- Characterize the unique work accomplished by wind and eolian processes.
- Describe eolian erosion, including deflation, abrasion, and the resultant landforms.
- Describe eolian transportation, and explain saltation and surface creep.
- Identify the major classes of sand dunes, and present examples within each class.
- Define loess deposits and their origins, locations, and landforms.
- Portray desert landscapes, and locate these regions on a world map.
