Which outcome occurs when persistent offshore winds encounter cold, shallow coastal waters?

💡 Explanation

Extensive loess deposits form because cold water inhibits precipitation, resulting in more fine sediments remaining airborne; saltation carries fine silt onshore via Aeolian transport, therefore accumulating as loess, rather than being washed/rained out.

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