Which topographical outcome arises when intense deflation lowers desert surfaces?

💡 Explanation

A desert pavement forms because selective *deflation* removes fine particles, leaving larger pebbles concentrated on the surface rather than forming sand dunes. Therefore desert pavements develop, rather than alluvial fans fed by mountain runoff.

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