Multiple Choice
Saltation of sand involves ____________.
A) spherical grains rolling along the surface of dunes
B) grains bouncing into the air, traveling for a short distance, and returning to the ground
C) grains being carried long distances (up to tens of kilometers) by strong gusts of wind
D) the mixture of quartz sand with salt, which forms from the evaporation of rainwater
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