Which surface texture appears when persistent abrasion creates ventifacts?

💡 Explanation

Wind-blown sand ablates exposed rock via saltation; the mechanism of abrasion physically erodes softer material, therefore, progressively polishing surfaces into smooth, intersecting facets, rather than developing crusts, fractures, or tilted bedding because those result from chemical or tectonic activity.

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