Which outcome occurs near exposed shale when surface winds increase?

💡 Explanation

When shale bedrock experiences heightened surface winds the fine particles become removed, leaving larger rocks; this is deflation. This concentrated removal forms desert pavement because the wind's energy selectively removes finer grains, therefore, concentrating the larger resistant materials at the surface rather than weathering or deposition processes.

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