1. Vocabulary Chapter 12 section 2
Saltation
Deflation
Desert pavement
Deflation Hollows
Abrasion
Loess
Dune

2. Saltation
The skipping and bouncing movement of sand particles in the direction the wind is moving.

3. Deflation
A form of wind erosion in which fine, dry soil particles are blown away by wind.

4. Desert pavement
Deflation may cause desert pavement which is a surface consisting of pebbles and small rock.

5. Deflation Hollows
When the wind may scoop out little depressions in the landscape.

6. Abrasion
The grinding and wearing away of rock surfaces by other rocks and sand particles is called abrasion.

7. Loess
Very find sediment deposited by the wind.

8. Loess
Very find sediment deposited by the wind.

9. Dune
A mound of wind deposited by the wind that keeps its shape even though it moves.