The sand dunes shown in this photograph

A. are part of a complex dune field.
B. are inactive because they have been eroded by running water.
C. are isolated and have well-defined crescent shapes.
D. are loess deposits.
E. formed in a wet climate based on their shape.


Answer: A

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