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← GeographyWhich conditions maximize loess deposit formation upon glacial retreat?
A)Strong winds, sparse vegetation, arid climate✓
B)Weak winds, dense forests, humid climate
C)Stable winds, wetlands, moderate climate
D)No winds, mountains, and cold climate
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Strong winds blowing over glacier sediment increases loess formation, due to deflation sorting finer particles. Since wind acts as the main mechanism for mobilization and deposition; the conditions must maximize aeolian transport, therefore favoring strong winds and arid climates rather than inhibiting factors such as vegetation and humidity.
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