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Analyse relationships among process, time, landforms and landscapes in contrasting desert settings.
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Hot desert systems and landscapes
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Arid landscape development in contrasting settings
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Analyse relationships among process, time, landforms and landscapes in contrasting desert settings
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Quick student answer
Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the formation of desert pavements?
Direct answer
Wind erosion is primarily responsible for the formation of desert pavements, as it removes finer particles and leaves behind larger stones.
Key terms
- Pediment: A gently sloping rock surface at the base of a mountain, formed by erosion in arid environments.
- Wadi: A dry riverbed that temporarily fills with water during periods of rainfall in arid regions.
Common trap
Confusing erosion with weathering: Erosion involves the movement of material, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks without movement. Clarify these definitions and their roles in landscape change.
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