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← GeographyWhich outcome occurs when migrating transverse dunes encounter vegetation?
A)Dune encroachment stabilizes; blowouts stop✓
B)Vegetation becomes buried, dunes advance
C)Sediment accumulation accelerates rapidly upwards
D)Fine sediment winnowing then deflation increases
💡 Explanation
Dune encroachment stabilizes due to vegetation slowing wind via drag reduction which increases surface friction, therefore dune movement halts; rather than advancing because vegetation traps sediment.
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