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    The Removal and Lifting of Individual Loose Particles by the Wind
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The Removal and Lifting of Individual Loose Particles by the Wind

Question 11

Question 11

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The removal and lifting of individual loose particles by the wind is termed


A) deflation.
B) abrasion.
C) saltation.
D) deposition.
E) traction.

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