Question
Download Solution PDFWhich among the following landforms is formed due to wind deposition?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Loess .
Key Points
- Loess plains are formed due to wind deposits.
- When the wind carries light and fine grains of sand and when this sand is deposited in large areas, it is called loess.
- Large deposits of Loess is found in China.
- Loess covers the 500km part of Kashmir Valley in northwestern India.
Thus, we can say that Loess plains are formed due to wind deposits.
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