Fine-grained sediments such as dust and silt can stay in the air and be transported by wind as ________.

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Suspended load refers to particles that are light enough to be carried by air or water currents without settling to the ground or bottom. Fine-grained sediments like dust and silt fit within this category and can be transported long distances by wind as suspended load. Saltation refers to the bouncing movement of sand-sized particles, deflation clasts are larger particles that are left behind after the transport of fine-grained sediments due to wind erosion, and desert varnish refers to the dark, glossy coating on rock surfaces in arid environments.

Fine-Grained Sediments Such as Dust and Silt Can Stay in the Air