Which outcome occurs when a desert pavement surface inhibits aeolian processes?

💡 Explanation

Decreased exposure to wind erosion lowers ventifact creation because deflation removes sand particles necessary for sandblasting. Existing ventifacts degrade slowly; therefore, abrasion decreases rather than increases, because protective pavement limits sand particle availability.

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