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← GeographyWhich surface outcome results when wind exceeds threshold?
A)Accelerated dune migration and abrasion✓
B)Increased soil stabilization by vegetation
C)Decreased sand grain saltation height
D)Reduced sediment transport via creep
💡 Explanation
Increased wind speed above the entrainment threshold causes accelerated dune migration and abrasion because **saltation** increases; sand grains bombard the surface. Therefore, dunes shift faster rather than stabilizing, owing to vegetative cover, or experiencing decreased saltation height or creep.
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