Which consequence results when prolonged drought increases wind velocity and sediment looseness in a semi-arid landscape?

💡 Explanation

Accelerated deflation and formation of desert pavement occurs because wind selectively removes finer particles; therefore only larger rock fragments remains, rather than formation of stable soil profiles, as water action is less direct.

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