Multiple Choice
The lowering of the land surface by the lifting and removal of material is termed ________, whereas the grinding of rock surfaces with a "sandblasting" action is ________.
A) abrasion; deflation
B) deflation; abrasion
C) saltation; abrasion
D) mass wasting; deflation
Correct Answer:
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