Why Are Deserts Particularly Vulnerable to Erosion by Water

question 113

Multiple Choice

Why are deserts particularly vulnerable to erosion by water?

• A)because they have little or no protective cover of vegetation
• B)because the rainfall in the desert is steady and constant
• C)because the wind drives the raindrops against the rocks and soil
• D)deserts are not particularly vulnerable to erosion by water

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