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Standard IX
Geography
Erosional Landforms Created by Wind
Crescent shap...
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Crescent shaped sand dunes are called ______.

A
Uluru
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Inselberg
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Yardang
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D
Barchan
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Solution

The correct option is D Barchan
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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