The Lowering of the Land Surface by the Lifting and Removal

question 51

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

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