Question

which process involves wind moving loose sediment?
abrasion
deflation
impact
plucking

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Abrasion: Wind - carried sediment wears down surfaces, not moving loose sediment.
• Deflation: Defined as wind eroding and transporting loose sediment (like sand, silt) by lifting it.
• Impact: Not a standard wind - sediment transport process.
• Plucking: Glacial process (ice removes rock), not wind - related.

So deflation is the process of wind moving loose sediment.

Answer:

B. deflation