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Chapter 15

Matching

Matching


This activity contains 2 questions.

	Match each term with the appropriate description. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column. elongated ridge formed by deflation and abrasion aligned parallel to the effective wind direction a basin formed by the removal of loose sediment by deflation rock showing evidence of eolian erosion deposit of fine-grained glacial outwash redeposited by wind surface of pebbles and gravel where fine materials have been removed by deflation 1.1 yardang A B C D E 1.2 blowout depression A B C D E 1.3 loess A B C D E 1.4 ventifact A B C D E 1.5 desert pavement A B C D E

	Match each process with the appropriate description. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column. desertification saltation abrasion surface creep deflation 2.1 the skipping and bouncing action of particles moved by water or wind currents A B C D E 2.2 the lifting and removal of individual loose particles by wind A B C D E 2.3 the unwanted expansion of the Earth's deserts A B C D E 2.4 the sliding and rolling of large particles moved by wind A B C D E 2.5 the grinding of rock surfaces by particles in the air A B C D E

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