Which geological shaping occurs due to ventifact formation?

💡 Explanation

Wind abrasion sculpts rocks near the surface, creating ventifacts, and increases the surface roughness which results in higher albedo from lighter colored exposed rock. Hence, desert pavement albedo increases because ventifact formation enhances wind erosion rather than stabilizing sediments or reducing evaporative potential.

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