What are long narrow ridges of sand lying parallel to the direction of the prevailing winds called?
What are hills of sand formed by the accumulation of sand and shaped by the movement of winds called?
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Which type of dune is crescent or moon-shaped and advances steadily in the particular direction of prevailing winds?
What are temporary lakes in arid or semi-arid areas called?
What term refers to the erosional plain formed at the base of the surrounding mountain scarps in desert depressions?
What process is responsible for the formation of rock pillars with mushroom-like shapes?
What are the pebbles faceted and edged by sandblasting called?
Which type of rock formation consists of vertical bands of hard and soft rocks aligned in the direction of prevailing winds?
What are the flat, table-like land masses with a very resistant horizontal top layer and very steep sides called?
Which landform is characterized by a yellow, friable (softly crumbled) material rich in lime, very coherent, extremely porous, and usually very fertile?
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