The removal of clay, silt, and sand particles from a land surface by wind is called _____.

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Deflation is the process by which wind removes fine-grained particles such as clay, silt, and sand from the land surface. This process can create sand dunes and leave behind rocky surfaces. Blowout refers to a depression in the land surface created by the removal of loose material by wind. Saltation is the movement of particles by wind in which they bounce off the surface. Scour is the process by which wind and water erode rock or soil from a surface. Depression is a term used to describe a low-lying area in the land surface.

The Removal of Clay, Silt, and Sand Particles from a Land