Which process causes a ventifact's abrasion rate to increase on salt flats?

💡 Explanation

Ventifact abrasion rates increase when saltating salt crystals collide with rock surfaces because salt crystal saltation’s increased density increases impact energy via kinetic energy transfer. The crystals impact the rock, rather than wind alone, therefore facilitating more rapid weathering than other erosional processes.

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