The Removal of Clay, Silt, and Sand Particles from a Land

question 32

Multiple Choice

The removal of clay, silt, and sand particles from a land surface by wind is called _____.

• A) blowout
• B) saltation
• C) scour
• D) deflation
• E) depression

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Definitions:

Denial

Psychological defense mechanism in which the person refuses to acknowledge or recognize a threatening situation.

Psychological Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious distortions of a person’s perception of reality that reduce stress and anxiety.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that mediates between the desires of the id, the values of the super-ego, and the realities of the external world.

Unconscious Efforts

Activities or processes that occur without conscious awareness or control, influencing behaviors and decisions.