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Crescent-shaped sand dunes are called .

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inselbergs
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barchans
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canyons
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The correct option is B barchans
Barchans are crescent-shaped sand dunes. The part which faces the wind (the windward side) has a gentle slope, while the other part (leeward side) has a steep slope.

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