The Ability of the Wind to Move Materials

question 138

Multiple Choice

The ability of the wind to move materials

• A) exceeds that of other transporting agents, such as water and ice.
• B) is small compared to other transporting agents, such as water and ice.
• C) is greater than that of water because of the higher density of air compared to water.
• D) increases with decreased wind speed.

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Definitions:

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