Desert pavement is the result of______.
A) intense chemical weathering
B) erosion by running water
C) deflation by wind
D) abrasion by windblown sand

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Desert pavement is formed by deflation, which is the removal of fine-grained particles by wind. As the wind removes the smaller particles, larger particles (pebbles, stones) are left behind, creating a surface layer of closely packed rocks known as desert pavement.

Desert Pavement Is the Result Of______