Multiple Choice
Transverse dunes are:
A) crescent- shaped dunes with horns in the upwind direction.
B) parallel ridges oriented perpendicular to the prevailing wind direction.
C) parallel ridges oriented parallel to the prevailing wind direction.
D) complex dunes that form when wind blows from three or more principal directions.
Correct Answer:
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