Which phenomenon occurs when deflation removes fine sediment?

💡 Explanation

The deflation mechanism causes smaller, unconsolidated materials to be removed by wind erosion, because only larger rocks like pebbles remain, therefore the surface becomes covered with closely packed rocks, rather than creating nutrient-rich layers.

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