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    The Grinding and Shaping of Rock Surfaces by the "Sand
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The Grinding and Shaping of Rock Surfaces by the "Sand

Question 7

Question 7

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The grinding and shaping of rock surfaces by the "sand blasting" action of particles captured in the air is termed


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

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