Which outcome results from reduced vegetation on dune systems?

💡 Explanation

Increased wind exposure leads to the mechanical effect of increased grain saltation amplitude of sand because vegetation normally provides a windbreak; therefore, increased saltation occurs, rather than nutrient changes or turbulence reduction, without vegetation present.

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