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Water and Wind Erosion

Question 8 • WCA 4130 Earth and Space Science 1st Quarter 26-27

Which process wears away tall sandstone rock formations due to wind?

Answer
A
abrasion
B
deflation
C
impact
D
plucking

Explanation

Abrasion happens when wind-blown sand grains scrape and wear down rock surfaces. This gradual scraping can wear away tall sandstone formations. Deflation removes loose particles from the ground, while impact and plucking describe other kinds of erosion.

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