Which erosional feature primarily forms adjacent to playas because of prevailing winds?

💡 Explanation

Desert pavement (reg) develops through deflation, where winds remove fine sediments, leaving larger rocks behind; therefore, reg forms adjacent to sediment source areas, such as dry lake beds. Alluvial fans involve deposition, rather than deflation, and chemical weathering or meanders are unrelated.

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