The transport of small sand particles (0.07 to 0.20 mm)along the ground in a bouncing and skipping action is known as

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The transport of small sand particles through a bouncing and skipping action is known as saltation. Deflation refers to the lifting and removal of loose particles, abrasion is the wearing away of surfaces by the impact of particles carried by the wind, surface creep refers to the slow movement of sand grains on the surface, and traction is the rolling or sliding of particles along the ground.

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