What outcome arises when strong winds encounter fine-grained sediment under arid conditions?

💡 Explanation

Desert pavement forms because deflation selectively removes fine particles, therefore leaving a surface of tightly packed larger rocks. This armouring prevents further erosion, rather than weathering or dune stabilization, which involves moisture and vegetation.

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