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Erosion caused by wind lead to formation of ______________.

A

Mushroom rocks

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B

Deflation hollows

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C

Yardangs

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All of above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of above
Wind carries small sand particles, small pebbles, etc. along with it. These particles cause erosion along rocks coming in the way due to friction. This leads to formation of mushroom rocks, deflation hollows, yardangs, etc.

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