Which outcome develops when steady winds erode desert surfaces?

💡 Explanation

Loess deposits form through deflation: winds erode fine sediments that get deposited in a new location when the air slows. These accumulate forming deep layers. Therefore, loess deposits form, rather than the other options that require water-based or biological mechanisms instead.

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