Which outcome is accelerated by aeolian sand compaction?

💡 Explanation

Vegetation degrades faster due to decreased water infiltration. Soil cohesion decreases through loss of pore space by aeolian sand compaction, which leads to increased wind erosion; therefore, plant roots are exposed rather than anchoring the soil, because the sand dune erodes.

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