Which landform often results when deflation lowers ground surfaces?

💡 Explanation

Deflation by wind removes fine sediment, causing deflation basin development, because wind erosion acts vertically; therefore a basin is formed, rather than deposition as in alluvial fans, or glacial action affecting moraines and drumlins.

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