Why is it so difficult for wind to pick up clay-sized particles?
A) They are too large for the wind to carry.
B) The wind has a near-zero velocity closest to the surface and can't pick them up.
C) The clay particles are often buried under larger sediments.
D) There is too much clay to carry.
Answer: B
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