Multiple choice

Which one of the following sets of types of actions occurs in topography?

  1. Deflation, Attrition, Corrosion

  2. Attrition, Corrosion, Abrasion

  3. Deflation, Abrasion

  4. Deflation, Attrition

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The question is slightly garbled but refers to aeolian (wind) processes. Deflation is the removal of loose particles by wind, and abrasion is the 'sandblasting' effect of wind-blown particles against rock surfaces.