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Landforms due to Wind

Loess is a ty...

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Loess is a type of

a. soil
b. rock
c. lake
d. sand dune

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Solution

The correct answer is option (a).

Explanation: Loess is a fine silted soil formed by the deposition of dust brought by the action of winds. It can be very fertile under favourable climatic conditions.

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