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Desert pavement is defined as a surface layer of closely packed or cemented pebbles, rock fragments, etc., from which fine material has been removed by the wind in arid regions. Wind erosion is the cause.
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∙ 14y agoDesert pavement is a desert surface that is covered with closely packed pebbles and rock fragments which can form a hard surface over the ground. The stones may have a natural dark coating of desert varnish
There are several theories for how it is formed, but the most popular is that it is formed by the gradual removal of the sand, dust and other fine grained material by the wind and occasional rains, leaving only the rocks and pebbles.
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∙ 9y agoDesert pavement is defined as a surface layer of closely packed or cemented pebbles, rock fragments, etc., from which fine material has been removed by the wind in arid regions. Wind erosion is the cause.
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∙ 14y agoThe correct answer is Wind erosion...I just took the test so I'm absolutely positve. Hope this helped!!
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∙ 14y agogradual removal of the sand,dust and other fine grained material by the wind and intermittent rain leaving only the larger fragments behind. Atleast that's one theory.
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∙ 10y agoDesert pavement is composed of small stones and pebbles left behind when the wind has carried off the fine sand.
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∙ 9y agoThe process of deflation causes an erosion that leaves desert pavement behind.
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∙ 10y agoDesert pavement is caused by deflation. Over the years the wind carries off the fine sand, leaving only pebbles and stones and this appears as if the floor of the desert was paved.
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∙ 15y agowind erosion a
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∙ 15y agoAnswer: Wind erosion
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What results when desert pavement is disturbed?
When desert pavement is disturbed it opens the surface to additional erosion by wind and water.
In deserts deflation can sometimes create an area of rock fragments called .?
desert pavement
What is the covering of coarse particles left on the surface after the finer particles that are carried away by wind and running water?
Desert pavement
In deserts deflation can sometimes create an area of rock fragments called what?
The area of rocks that deflation creates is called Desert Pavement
How can the process of deflation form desert pavement?
As wind blows the smaller sand particles away the larger heavier cobbles/pebbles remain, over time there is less and less sand between cobbles creating a surface of pebbles rather than sand.
In desert areas what process results in the information of desert pavement?
The process that forms desert pavement is called deflation.
Could desert pavement be found in a forest?
Desert pavement would not occur in a forest as the roots of plants help stabilize the soil preventing the erosion that causes desert pavement..Desert pavement would not occur in a forest as the roots of plants help stabilize the soil preventing the erosion that causes desert pavement.
What results in the formation of desert pavement?
Deflation results in the formation of desert pavement.
Does deposition result in the formation of desert pavement?
No, deflation results in the formation of desert pavement.
How does desert pavement move?
Desert pavement does not move unless it is carried away by a flash flood. However, the wind can remove sand surrounding the sand in desert pavement.
Is desert pavement cause by chemical weathering?
No, desert pavement is caused by wind which is physical weathering.
Is desert pavement commonly formed by water erosion?
No, desert pavement is caused by wind erosion - deflation.
What is a gravel-covered plain in the desert?
Desert pavement
What results when desert pavement is disturbed?
When desert pavement is disturbed it opens the surface to additional erosion by wind and water.
What is the layer of pebbles that covers the desert floor?
Desert pavement
How does desert pavement desert form?
Desert pavement is formed by the gradual removal of sediment by rain and/or wind, leaving only larger sediment behind.
What erosional agents create desert pavement?
Wind is the primary erosional agent that creates desert pavement. The process is call deflation.
