Large sand grains too heavy to be lifted into the air are pushed forward along the ground surface by the impact of bouncing grains in a process called _____

a. ventifaction
b. debris flow
c. saltation
d. suspension
e. surface creep


e

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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