The Lowering of the Land Surface by the Lifting and Removal

question 18

Multiple Choice

The lowering of the land surface by the lifting and removal of material is termed ________,whereas the grinding of rock surfaces with a "sandblasting" action is ________.

• A)abrasion deflation
• B)deflation abrasion
• C)saltation abrasion
• D)mass wasting deflation
• E)aggradation diminution

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