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Geography • Physical GeographyHard

In the study of geomorphology, which of the following erosional features is formed by the abrasive action of wind-blown sand, resulting in small, pitted, and polished pebble stones with one or more flat wind-faceted surfaces?

A. Ventifacts✓ Correct Answer
B. Yardangs
C. Zeugens
D. Inselbergs

💡 Solution & Explanation

Ventifacts are geomorphological landforms sculpted into smooth, flat-faceted stones by the abrasive action of wind-borne sand particles in arid deserts. Yardangs and zeugens are much larger linear ridges carved out of resistant bedrock rather than individual pebble stones.

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