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← GeographyWhich physical outcome results from aeolian Abrasion in arid environments?
A)Formation of ventifacts on rock surfaces✓
B)Deposition of loess soil layers
C)Development of desert pavement surfaces
D)Creation of ephemeral desert streams
💡 Explanation
Ventifacts form because aeolian Abrasion gradually erodes exposed rock surfaces via windblown particles, therefore creating distinct facets and shapes, rather than desert pavement or loess deposits, which involve deflation and deposition respectively.
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