1. Ch. 5: Wind & Deserts P

2. Deserts Geologic processes in arid climates Weathering
Not as effective as in ________regions
___________weathering dominates & forms unaltered rock and mineral fragments
Some ___________weathering does occur
Clay forms
Thin soil forms

3. Geological processes in arid climates
How are streams in arid regions different than streams in humid regions?

4. Deserts: Role of water in arid climates
How is Desert rainfall different than rainfall in humid regions in its effects?
Most erosional work in a desert is done by ______________________________________

5. What are some of the common false myths about deserts?

6. Running Water in Deserts: Depositional features
Interior drainage into basins produces depositional features such as:
Alluvial fans and bajadas
Explain the formation of an alluvial fan
_____________________________________
____________________________________
Playas and playa lakes

7. Label Desert Landscape
Figure 6.27 A

8. Deserts :Wind Erosion Wind erodes material by: Deflation:
Lifting of loose material
Process of wind erosion that produces these features
______________
Abrasion: happens when ________________
__________________________________

9. Explain the formation of desert pavement & why disturbing desert pavement can cause further erosion
Figure 6.32

10. What is a ventifact and how does it show it was shaped by the wind?

11. Deserts: Depositional Features
Types of wind deposits
Loess: ______________________________
Dunes: _____________________________
Characteristic features of all dunes
__________________ & _________________ d

12. Describe the Formation & migration of sand dunes

13. What causes wind to deposit sediment
What causes wind to deposit sediment? How does this usually happen in nature?

14. Sand dune types: Label and describe