Which geographic alteration results when prevailing winds exceed threshold friction velocities on barren alluvial plains?

💡 Explanation

Desert pavement emerges as 'deflation' removes fine sediments, leaving behind larger rocks; because threshold friction velocities are exceeded. Therefore, a concentrated surface of residual rocks develops, rather than the formation of lakes or altered stream paths.

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