Aeolian Landforms

Landforms in arid environments which have been created by aeolian processes.

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  • Created by: Snape
  • Created on: 20-01-15 18:26
A pebble or boulder which has at least on smooth, flat side which has been affected by erosion.
ventifact
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A rock in which the lower areas have been affected much more greatly by erosion, creating a mushroom shaped landform.
rock pedestal
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A narrow ridge of land with a protective cap above it.
zeugen
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Linear ridge of rock which is streamlined. They are undercut at the bottom and lie parallel to each other.
yardang
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A large enclosed surface depression, ranging from a few meters to kms across.
deflation hollow
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A surface of stones, tightly packed together, that rest on a finer material such as sand, silt or clay.
desert pavement
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Card 2

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A rock in which the lower areas have been affected much more greatly by erosion, creating a mushroom shaped landform.

Back

rock pedestal

Card 3

Front

A narrow ridge of land with a protective cap above it.

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Linear ridge of rock which is streamlined. They are undercut at the bottom and lie parallel to each other.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

A large enclosed surface depression, ranging from a few meters to kms across.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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