Robert W. Christopherson Tim Schultz Chapter 15 Eolian Processes and Arid Landscapes

Copyright © 2009 Pearson Prentice Hall, Pearson Education, Inc. Reading Figures: The Work of Wind This graph illustrates that the relationship between wind speed and the rate of sand movement A.is inversely proportional. B.appears nearly exponential. C.depends on the size of the particle. D.depends on the humidity of the environment.

Copyright © 2009 Pearson Prentice Hall, Pearson Education, Inc. Review: The Work of Wind Gibber plain, gobi, and lag gravels are all regional names given to A.sand dunes. B.deserts. C.desert pavements. D.ventifacts.

Copyright © 2009 Pearson Prentice Hall, Pearson Education, Inc. Review: Eolian Deposition Sand dunes take various forms depending on A.wind direction and speed. B.particle size and shape. C.potential evapotranspiration demand. D.all of the above E.none of the above

Copyright © 2009 Pearson Prentice Hall, Pearson Education, Inc. Review: Desert Landforms Which of the following is not a typical desert landscape feature? A.buttes B.salt crusts and playas C.meander scars D.alluvial fans

Copyright © 2009 Pearson Prentice Hall, Pearson Education, Inc. Review: Desertification According to the United Nations, deserts grow and shrink largely A.depending on total precipitation received. B.depending on human activities. C.because of the movement of wind-drifted sand. D.because of the income levels of people in the region.