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Chapter 7.2 and 7.3
Deserts and Landscapes shaped by Wind
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alluvial fan | a fan-shaped deposit of sediment formed when a stream's slope is abruptly reduced |
| playa lake | a flat area on the floor of an undrained desert basin (playa) that fills and becomes a lake after heavy rain |
| deflation | the lifting and removal of loose material by wind |
| desert pavement | a layer of coarse pebbles and gravel created when wind removed the finer material |
| loess | deposits of windblown silt, lacking visible layers, generally light yellow, and capable of maintaining a nearly vertical cliff |
| dune | a hill or ridge of wind-deposited sand |