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Describe the landforms produced by wind erosion. [Answer Limit: 250 words] [UKPSC 2016]

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Describe the landforms created by wind erosion. [Answer Limit: 250 words] [UKPSC 2016]

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  1. Irfana Begam
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    The actions of the wind can better seen in the desert areas.It acts as an agent of wind erosion which forms different landforms

    Landforms found till now are listed below:-

    1. Coastal landforms:- It is mainly formed on coastal areas due to the high velocity pressure of the wind waves.It is also known as beach landforms.
    2. Mushroom rocks:-Strong winds erode faster at the base than the top.After that the base gets eroded leaving a narrower base as compared to top.Tge shape after this process looks like mushroom such rocks are called Mushroom rocks. These rocks are mainly found in the Sahara desert.
    3. Loess:-Wind carries fine dust particles to far and deposit them in a humid regions over a large area.Some loess deposits can be found in China, the Pampas region of Argentina, etc.
    4. Sand dunes:-When the wind blows in the great velocity, and carries sand particles with it.When it’s speed decreases,it drops and deposits the sand in low hill like structure,these structures are called Sand dunes. These sand dunes are commonly found in deserts.A crescent shaped sand dunes is called a “Barchan”.
  2. Irfana Begam
    Begginer

    The actions of the wind can better seen in the desert areas.It acts as an agent of wind erosion which forms different landforms

    Landforms found till now are listed below:-

    1. Coastal landforms:- It is mainly formed on coastal areas due to the high velocity pressure of the wind waves.It is also known as beach landforms.
    2. Mushroom rocks:-Strong winds erode faster at the base than the top.After that the base gets eroded leaving a narrower base as compared to top.Tge shape after this process looks like mushroom such rocks are called Mushroom rocks. These rocks are mainly found in the Sahara desert.
    3. Loess:-Wind carries fine dust particles to far and deposit them in a humid regions over a large area.Some loess deposits can be found in China, the Pampas region of Argentina, etc.
    4. Sand dunes:-When the wind blows in the great velocity, and carries sand particles with it.When it’s speed decreases,it drops and deposits the sand in low hill like structure,these structures are called Sand dunes. These sand dunes are commonly found in deserts.A crescent shaped sand dunes is called a “Barchan”.
  3. Irfana Begam
    Begginer

    The actions of the wind can better seen in the desert areas.It acts as an agent of wind erosion which forms different landforms

    Landforms found till now are listed below:-

    1. Coastal landforms:- It is mainly formed on coastal areas due to the high velocity pressure of the wind waves.It is also known as beach landforms.
    2. Mushroom rocks:-Strong winds erode faster at the base than the top.After that the base gets eroded leaving a narrower base as compared to top.Tge shape after this process looks like mushroom such rocks are called Mushroom rocks. These rocks are mainly found in the Sahara desert.
    3. Loess:-Wind carries fine dust particles to far and deposit them in a humid regions over a large area.Some loess deposits can be found in China, the Pampas region of Argentina, etc.
    4. Sand dunes:-When the wind blows in the great velocity, and carries sand particles with it.When it’s speed decreases,it drops and deposits the sand in low hill like structure,these structures are called Sand dunes. These sand dunes are commonly found in deserts.A crescent shaped sand dunes is called a “Barchan”.
  4. Irfana Begam
    Begginer

    The actions of the wind can better seen in the desert areas.It acts as an agent of wind erosion which forms different landforms

    Landforms found till now are listed below:-

    1. Coastal landforms:- It is mainly formed on coastal areas due to the high velocity pressure of the wind waves.It is also known as beach landforms.
    2. Mushroom rocks:-Strong winds erode faster at the base than the top.After that the base gets eroded leaving a narrower base as compared to top.Tge shape after this process looks like mushroom such rocks are called Mushroom rocks. These rocks are mainly found in the Sahara desert.
    3. Loess:-Wind carries fine dust particles to far and deposit them in a humid regions over a large area.Some loess deposits can be found in China, the Pampas region of Argentina, etc.
    4. Sand dunes:-When the wind blows in the great velocity, and carries sand particles with it.When it’s speed decreases,it drops and deposits the sand in low hill like structure,these structures are called Sand dunes. These sand dunes are commonly found in deserts.A crescent shaped sand dunes is called a “Barchan”.
  5. Tamit
    Legend

    Wind erosion naturally sculpts the Earth’s surface by carrying away soil and rock substances. It primarily happens in arid and desolate regions where there is minimal plant coverage to prevent soil erosion. Below are a few geographic features that have been formed as a result of wind erosion:

    Dunes: These are hills of sand formed by the wind blowing sand grains. Sandy hills are present in both deserts and on the edges of oceans. They are available in different forms, including crescent, linear, and star-shaped.

    How Sand Dunes Work | HowStuffWorks

    Abrasion: This occurs when wind carries small particles that hit larger rocks, wearing them down over time. This can create smooth surfaces and unique rock formations.

    What is abrasion in geography? | Superprof

    Deflation Hollows: These depressions result from the wind eroding loose material from the ground. They have the potential to reach significant depths and are frequently located in desert regions.

    Erosional Landforms formed by Wind

    Ventifacts: These are rocks that have been shaped by wind-blown sand, often showing flat faces or sharp edges due to constant abrasion.

    Ventifact | Wind-eroded, Sand-sculpted | Britannica

    Pediments: These are gently sloping rock surfaces at the base of hills formed by the removal of soil and debris by wind.

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