The grinding and shaping of rock surfaces by the "sand blasting" action of particles captured in the air is termed

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The term "sand blasting" suggests the process of abrasion, which involves the grinding and shaping of rock surfaces by the impact of particles captured in the air. Deflation refers to the process of wind erosion where loose particles on the surface are removed and transported away. Saltation, traction, and deposition are also processes associated with wind erosion but do not involve the grinding and shaping of rock surfaces.

The Grinding and Shaping of Rock Surfaces by the "Sand