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← GeographyWhich surface outcome of ventifact formation indicates wind direction?
A)Abrasional flute orientation✓
B)Polished desert pavement extent
C)Volume of loess accumulation
D)Desert varnish darkness level
💡 Explanation
Abrasional flutes on ventifacts align parallel to wind direction, acting as indicators because sandblasting is directional, therefore alignment indicates incoming winds, rather than loess accumulation which shows deposition regardless of angle.
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