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← GeographyWhich abrasion effect increases when persistent winds encounter desert bedrock?
A)Ventifact formation✓
B)Longshore drift acceleration
C)Regolith chemical stabilization
D)Soil horizon amalgamation
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Ventifact formation occurs because aeolian abrasion erodes softer rock sections via saltation of sand grains, leading to distinct facets; therefore, ventifacts result rather than other sedimentary features because prevailing wind direction concentrates erosive action.
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