The wind erosion processes shown at A and B in the diagram below are
A) suspension and saltation.
B) saltation and creep.
C) drifting and abrasion.
D) ablation and plucking.
B) saltation and creep.
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A. Sheetwash B. Channel erosion C. Flash floods D. Dry flooding E. Stream piracy
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a. evaporation b. conduction c. orographic uplift d. air to rise along their leeward slopes e. air to rise along their eastern slopes
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water deeper than its wavelength. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.