Which mechanism facilitates desert ventifact formation where vegetation is sparse?

💡 Explanation

Wind abrasion creates ventifacts because continual impact from suspended sediment particles erodes exposed rock surfaces; therefore, angular and faceted shapes develop on rocks at the desert floor, rather than being smoothed by dissolution weathering.

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