Which geological process creates thick loess deposits downwind?

💡 Explanation

Glacial flour transport and deposition form Loess. Wind erosion carries fine silt long distances via saltation; because glaciers grind rock into silt, subsequent deflation creates substantial deposits, therefore glacial activity encourages loess deposition, rather than alluvial or volcanic processes alone.

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