Aeolien geomorphology

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  • Created on: 13-05-17 13:55
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Clues

  • A star dune forms under which type of wind regime? (16)
  • As moisture in the air increases, sediment transport ............ . (9)
  • Sediment is lifted into the air column, before it is pulled back down to the ground by gravity. (9)
  • Suspended sediment can fall with .............. . (13)
  • The effect of a disturbance event can lag behind it, because of the current and historical state of the system. (10)
  • The relaxation time is the time taken for the system to reach a new ..................... . (11)
  • When sand is deposited down the lee slope by gravity. (11)
  • Which type of dune comprises joined up barchans? (10)
  • Which type of dune features vegetated horns often? (9)
  • Wind is deflected from sediment by this, so it is shielded and will not move as easily. (10)

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