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Geological Engineering · Q31

Geomorphology and Surface Processes

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 31

Q31

What is the term for wind-deposited silt that forms fertile soils?

A.
Till
B.
Loess
Answer
C.
Moraine
D.
Barchan

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Loess is a fine, wind-blown silt deposit that creates very fertile agricultural soils.It is common in mid-latitude areas such as China and parts of the U.S.Till is glacial, moraine is also glacial, and barchan is a sand dune.