Exam 14: The Work of Wind and Deserts

Briefly explain how a pediment is formed.

What are ventifacts? How are multiple facets formed on ventifacts? Where are they found?

Deserts receive less than ____________________ centimeters of rain per year, on average.

Landforms that are made of relatively easily weathered sedimentary rocks capped by nearly horizontal more resistant rocks include

Barchan dunes are crescent-shaped dunes whose tips point downwind.

What are some of the characteristics of playas?

Long, parallel ridges of sand aligned parallel to the wind direction are:

Stones whose polished, pitted, faceted surfaces have been produced by wind erosion are called ____________________.

Regions that receive more precipitation than arid regions but are moderately dry are ____________________ regions.

How do dunes build their characteristic asymmetrical profile?