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Depositional Landforms Created by Wind

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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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