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wind erosion

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wind erosion [′wind i‚rō·zhən]
(geology)
Detachment, transportation, and deposition of loose topsoil or sand by the action of wind.


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Water erosion, loss of vegetation and wind erosion are the major factors responsible for land degradation.
THE DUST BOWL was a term used for the confluence of drought, misuse of land, wind erosion and economic depression that occurred in the U.
Demonstrations covered everything from the plight of the honey bee, to planting hedges to prevent wind erosion, to encouraging wildlife into the school playground.
 
 
 
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