Which consequence results when surface clay inhibits loess infiltration?

💡 Explanation

Decreased infiltration on clay surfaces will lead to a localized environment where soil moisture cannot easily replenish, and dry loess particles consequently experience amplified wind erosion, because clay restricts the infiltration process. Thus, loess becomes more susceptible to deflation, rather than remaining stable due to moisture cohesion.

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