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← GeographyWhich outcome results when differential erosion forms ventifacts?
A)Coarsening of desert pavement surfaces✓
B)Increased dune stabilization by vegetation
C)Enhanced playa lake sedimentation rates
D)Decreased groundwater recharge in aquifers
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Desert pavement coarsens because deflation caused by aeolian abrasion selectively removes fine particles. Abrasion leads to the polish and etching of remaining rocks (ventifacts); therefore pavement surfaces coarsen rather than experiencing sedimentation or aquifer recharge effects.
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