DESERTS AND WIND BASIN AND RANGE.  1. From which side of the photo is the wind blowing? Imagebank.

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DESERTS AND WIND BASIN AND RANGE

 1. From which side of the photo is the wind blowing? Imagebank

2. What sedimentary structures do you see in this photo? Imagebank

3. What is the term for this wind erosional feature? JLM Visuals

 4A. Where are the alluvial fans located in this photo ?  B. Where is the mountain front?  C. What is the type of stream pattern found on the fans?  JLM Visuals

 4D. What is the area in the center of the photo called?  4E. What is the white-colored material in the center?  4F. How were these mountains and valley formed? JLM Visuals

 5. This is a photo of Monument Valley, Arizona. How were these monuments formed? JLM Visuals